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

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

3. Who wrote the Red Pony?
(a) John Steinbeck.
(b) Andrew Miller.
(c) Paul Auster.
(d) Henry Miller.

4. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?
(a) He uses it to wax the cars.
(b) He chews on it.
(c) He puts it into the car's petrol tank.
(d) He give away a free bag with every sale.

5. What kind of pet does Matilda put up the chimney?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) An owl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?

3. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?

4. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?

5. What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday?

(see the answer key)

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