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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 Matilda tell her father that the bits of leather stuck to his forehead look like?
(a) Insects.
(b) Melted chocolate.
(c) Mud.
(d) Cow dung.

2. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."
(a) Spot.
(b) Scab.
(c) Blister.
(d) Eyeball.

3. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?
(a) Dickens and Kipling.
(b) Conrad and Selby Jr.
(c) Smith and Jones.
(d) Elliott and Seymour.

4. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?
(a) Spew.
(b) Waddle.
(c) Lies.
(d) Twaddle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Mr. Wormwood looks like in his loud suit?

2. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?

3. What is the title of chapter one?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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