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

2. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?
(a) Japanese cars.
(b) Second hand cars.
(c) Minis.
(d) Ferraris.

3. What does Mr. Wormwood think his workers think he is trying emulate by keeping his hat on his head all day?
(a) An assassin.
(b) A king.
(c) A gangster.
(d) A president.

4. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?
(a) A scab.
(b) A blister.
(c) A ruin.
(d) A donkey.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Michael inherited from his father?

2. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?

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

4. What kind of pet does Matilda put up the chimney?

5. What is the name of Matilda's brother?

(see the answer key)

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