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

2. What does Matilda's father do for a living?
(a) A car salesman.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A gardener.
(d) A garbage collector.

3. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?
(a) Miss Trunchball.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Mrs. Wormwood.
(d) Michael.

4. What does Mrs. Wormwood tell Matilda she will learn when she is older?
(a) Life in meaningless without a man.
(b) People are cruel.
(c) Men are not as clever as they think.
(d) Family comes first.

5. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?
(a) At the supermarket.
(b) At bingo.
(c) At her boyfriend's.
(d) At home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?

2. What author did Matilda travel to India with?

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

4. What kind of car is Matilda's father glad to buy?

5. Who wrote the Red Pony?

(see the answer key)

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