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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 does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?
(a) Mrs. Wormwood.
(b) Michael.
(c) Matilda.
(d) Miss Trunchball.

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

3. What is the difference between how most parents talk about their children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda?
(a) They say she is stupid.
(b) They say she can't watch TV.
(c) They say she is beautiful every day.
(d) They say she is genuis.

4. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?
(a) Sawdust.
(b) Cotton wool.
(c) Hair dye.
(d) Bread crumbs.

5. What is the title of chapter two?
(a) The Pied Piper.
(b) The Hat and the Superglue.
(c) Mr. Wormwood the Great Car Dealer.
(d) The Hair Dye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does the librarian suggest Matilda reads as her first adult book?

2. What author did Matilda travel to India with?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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