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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. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?
(a) Mrs. Phelps.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother.

2. What is the title of chapter one?
(a) The thrower of balls.
(b) The lover of rivers.
(c) The reader of books.
(d) The writer of poems.

3. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Purple.
(c) Blonde.
(d) White.

4. What is Matilda's surname?
(a) Wormwood.
(b) Honey.
(c) Jones.
(d) Petersen.

5. What does Matilda's father have stuck to his head after he takes off his hat?
(a) Blood.
(b) Dead skin.
(c) Hat liner.
(d) Brown leather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matilda's father put in the gear boxes?

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

3. What does Mr. Wormwood think his workers think he is trying emulate by keeping his hat on his head all day?

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

5. What is the natural color of Mrs. Wormwood's hair?

(see the answer key)

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