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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. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Phelps.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

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

3. What author did Matilda travel to India with?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Joseph Conrad.
(c) Rudyard Kipling.
(d) George Elliott.

4. What has Michael inherited from his father?
(a) His love of cars.
(b) His love of crookery.
(c) His love of books.
(d) His love of soccer.

5. What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday?
(a) Running.
(b) Writing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Dreaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matilda's father get his sawdust from?

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

3. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?

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

5. Complete the following of Mr. Wormwood's many insults "you ignorant little..."

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