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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Arithmetic; Chapter 6: The Platinum-Blond Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of jackets does Matilda's father like wearing?
(a) Cordroy Jackets.
(b) Sport jackets.
(c) Black and white striped jackets.
(d) Colorful checked jackets.

2. What color does the author say is now Mr. Wormwood's hair?
(a) A bright red.
(b) A bonny orange.
(c) A sparkling gold.
(d) A dirty silver.

3. What is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?
(a) A tightrope walker's tights.
(b) A parrot's feathers.
(c) An old woman's hair.
(d) Silver coiins.

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

5. What is the title of the only book in Matilda's house?
(a) Car World.
(b) Easy Cooking.
(c) Adult's World.
(d) The Criminal Underworld.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matilda's father say he has in his head?

2. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?

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

4. What does Mr. Wormwood think his workers think he is trying emulate by keeping his hat on his head all day?

5. What does Matilda tell her father that the bits of leather stuck to his forehead look like?

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