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

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

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

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

5. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?
(a) She is constantly crying.
(b) She comes to the library by herself.
(c) She is rude and aggressive.
(d) She seems to have no home go back to.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?

2. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."

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

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

5. From what point of view is the first chapter written in?

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