View a FREE sample

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 does Matilda's father do when Matilda tells him he would enjoy her book?
(a) He orders her to her room.
(b) He throws the book through a window.
(c) He rips out the pages.
(d) He throws her out of the house.

2. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?
(a) You have a good strong brain.
(b) You have lots of money.
(c) You are in strong health.
(d) You have a happy life.

3. What is the title of chapter two?
(a) Mr. Wormwood the Great Car Dealer.
(b) The Hair Dye.
(c) The Hat and the Superglue.
(d) The Pied Piper.

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

5. What does Mr. Wormwood use to turn back the numbers of the speedometer?
(a) A crank.
(b) A screwdriver.
(c) A drill.
(d) A conveyor belt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author did Matilda travel to Africa with?

2. What does Matilda's father have stuck to his head after he takes off his hat?

3. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?

4. What is the title of chapter one?

5. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."

(see the answer key)

This section contains 229 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample