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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 kind of car is Matilda's father glad to buy?
(a) One with the gears worn out.
(b) One with no sparkplug.
(c) With with flat tires.
(d) One with no engine.

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

3. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?
(a) Matilda.
(b) Michael.
(c) Miss Trunchball.
(d) Mrs. Wormwood.

4. Where does Matilda's father get his sawdust from?
(a) The children's playground.
(b) The golf club.
(c) The village farm.
(d) The sawmill.

5. What is Matilda's surname?
(a) Honey.
(b) Jones.
(c) Wormwood.
(d) Petersen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Wormwood's face as dark as when he arrives back from work in the Ghost chapter?

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

3. What author did Matilda travel to India with?

4. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?

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

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