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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Arithmetic; Chapter 6: The Platinum-Blond Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the natural color of Mrs. Wormwood's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Ginger.

2. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A rat.
(c) A lion.
(d) A dog.

3. How does Matilda's father get the hat off of his head?
(a) He cuts it off.
(b) He burns it off.
(c) He has an operation.
(d) He pulls it off.

4. What does Matilda tell her father that the bits of leather stuck to his forehead look like?
(a) Melted chocolate.
(b) Cow dung.
(c) Mud.
(d) Insects.

5. What is the title of the only book in Matilda's house?
(a) The Criminal Underworld.
(b) Easy Cooking.
(c) Car World.
(d) Adult's World.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does the author say is now Mr. Wormwood's hair?

2. What is Matilda's surname?

3. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?

4. Who do Matilda's parents think is in the house when they first hear talking?

5. What kind of pet does Matilda put up the chimney?

(see the answer key)

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