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

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

3. What is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?
(a) A parrot's feathers.
(b) Silver coiins.
(c) A tightrope walker's tights.
(d) An old woman's hair.

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

5. What does Matilda's father put in the gear boxes?
(a) Water.
(b) Pebbles.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Sawdust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?

2. Who wrote the Red Pony?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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