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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: The Trunchbull; Chapter 9: The Parents.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Matilda's new school?
(a) Teahouse Primary.
(b) Letterman Primary.
(c) St. George Primary.
(d) Crunchem Primary.

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

4. What was the name of the school's headmistress?
(a) Mr. Goodness.
(b) Miss Trunchball.
(c) Mr. Hardbull.
(d) Mrs. Ragemachine.

5. What does Matilda's father do for a living?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A car salesman.
(c) A garbage collector.
(d) A gardener.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who do Matilda's parents think is in the house when they first hear talking?

4. What color does the author say is now Mr. Wormwood's hair?

5. What does Mrs. Wormwood think her daughter should be focusing on?

(see the answer key)

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