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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Miss Honey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?
(a) Sawdust.
(b) Hair dye.
(c) Cotton wool.
(d) Bread crumbs.

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

3. Complete the following of Mr. Wormwood's many insults "you ignorant little..."
(a) Beetroot.
(b) Squirt.
(c) Scab
(d) Potato.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?

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

3. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?

4. Who wrote the Red Pony?

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

(see the answer key)

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