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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. Who do Matilda's parents think is in the house when they first hear talking?
(a) A child.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A burglar.
(d) A murderer.

2. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Punishing them.
(b) Reading her books.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Visiting the library.

3. What does Matilda tell her father that the bits of leather stuck to his forehead look like?
(a) Cow dung.
(b) Mud.
(c) Insects.
(d) Melted chocolate.

4. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?
(a) A blue tie.
(b) A green tie.
(c) A purple tie.
(d) A yellow tie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?

2. Who wrote the Red Pony?

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

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

5. How does Matilda's father get the hat off of his head?

(see the answer key)

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