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

2. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?
(a) Spew.
(b) Waddle.
(c) Lies.
(d) Twaddle.

3. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A ruin.
(c) A scab.
(d) A blister.

4. From what point of view is the first chapter written in?
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Fourth.

5. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Michael inherited from his father?

2. What author did Matilda travel to India with?

3. What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back the numbers of the speedometer?

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

5. Where is Matilda's mother while Matilda is at the library?

(see the answer key)

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