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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 the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Going to school.
(b) Visiting the library.
(c) Punishing them.
(d) Reading her books.

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

3. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?
(a) A ruin.
(b) A blister.
(c) A donkey.
(d) A scab.

4. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?
(a) He uses it to wax the cars.
(b) He give away a free bag with every sale.
(c) He chews on it.
(d) He puts it into the car's petrol tank.

5. 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 stupid.
(d) They say she is beautiful every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?

2. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?

3. What is the name of Matilda's brother?

4. What kind of jackets does Matilda's father like wearing?

5. What do Matilda's think is in the house when they can't find anyone?

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