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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 does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?
(a) You have a happy life.
(b) You are in strong health.
(c) You have lots of money.
(d) You have a good strong brain.

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

3. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?
(a) A purple tie.
(b) A green tie.
(c) A blue tie.
(d) A yellow tie.

4. What is the name of the village's librarian?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Mrs. Phelps.
(c) Miss Honey.
(d) Mrs. Thomas.

5. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?
(a) A barge pole.
(b) A wooden spoon.
(c) An oar.
(d) A walking stick.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Matilda's father do when Matilda tells him he would enjoy her book?

3. What does Mrs. Wormwood tell Matilda she will learn when she is older?

4. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?

5. What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday?

(see the answer key)

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