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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 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.

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

3. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?
(a) Cotton wool.
(b) Hair dye.
(c) Bread crumbs.
(d) Sawdust.

4. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?
(a) A reality show.
(b) A soap opera.
(c) A quiz show.
(d) The news.

5. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?
(a) Minis.
(b) Ferraris.
(c) Second hand cars.
(d) Japanese cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What writer does Matilda tell her father was bald?

2. What does Matilda's father do for a living?

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

4. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?

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

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