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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Mr. Wormwood, the Great Car Dealer.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What kind of jackets does Matilda's father like wearing?
(a) Sport jackets.
(b) Colorful checked jackets.
(c) Black and white striped jackets.
(d) Cordroy Jackets.

4. Where does Matilda's father get his sawdust from?
(a) The sawmill.
(b) The golf club.
(c) The village farm.
(d) The children's playground.

5. Why does Matilda say she wants to eat her supper in the dining room?
(a) To talk to her brother.
(b) To watch the birds.
(c) To read her book.
(d) To be alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Matilda teach herself by the age of three?

3. What did Matilda's parents call her rather than congratulating her for her speech abilities?

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

5. What author did Matilda travel to India with?

(see the answer key)

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