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

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

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

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

5. Complete the following of Mr. Wormwood's many insults "you ignorant little..."
(a) Squirt.
(b) Scab
(c) Beetroot.
(d) Potato.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?

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

3. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?

4. What author did Matilda travel to Africa with?

5. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?

(see the answer key)

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