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

2. What was Mr. Wormwood's face as dark as when he arrives back from work in the Ghost chapter?
(a) A monter in the dark.
(b) Mud in a rainstorm.
(c) A thunder cloud.
(d) A chalkboard.

3. What is the name of the village's librarian?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Miss Honey.
(c) Mrs. Thomas.
(d) Mrs. Phelps.

4. What is the natural color of Mrs. Wormwood's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Ginger.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Wormwood call his customers in the Platinum Blonde Man chapter?

2. What is Matilda's surname?

3. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?

4. Why does Matilda say she wants to eat her supper in the dining room?

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

(see the answer key)

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