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

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

3. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."
(a) Eyeball.
(b) Spot.
(c) Scab.
(d) Blister.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Mr. Wormwood looks like in his loud suit?

2. What has Michael inherited from his father?

3. Who is first on Matilda's list for revenge?

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

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

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