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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 has Michael inherited from his father?
(a) His love of cars.
(b) His love of crookery.
(c) His love of books.
(d) His love of soccer.

2. What is the title of chapter two?
(a) The Hair Dye.
(b) The Pied Piper.
(c) The Hat and the Superglue.
(d) Mr. Wormwood the Great Car Dealer.

3. What kind of pet does Matilda put up the chimney?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A cat.
(c) An owl.
(d) A dog.

4. What is the difference between how most parents talk about their children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda?
(a) They say she is genuis.
(b) They say she can't watch TV.
(c) They say she is beautiful every day.
(d) They say she is stupid.

5. What color does the author say is now Mr. Wormwood's hair?
(a) A bright red.
(b) A sparkling gold.
(c) A bonny orange.
(d) A dirty silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?

2. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?

3. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?

4. What does Mr. Wormwood call his customers in the Platinum Blonde Man chapter?

5. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."

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