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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 is the name of Matilda's brother?
(a) Michael.
(b) Neville.
(c) David.
(d) Paul.

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

3. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?
(a) A reality show.
(b) The news.
(c) A soap opera.
(d) A quiz show.

4. What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back the numbers of the speedometer?
(a) A conveyor belt.
(b) A crank.
(c) A drill.
(d) A screwdriver.

5. What did Matilda's parents call her rather than congratulating her for her speech abilities?
(a) A chatterbox.
(b) A foolish little girl.
(c) A random number.
(d) A looney tune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matilda's father do for a living?

2. What is Matilda's surname?

3. What is the title of chapter two?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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