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

2. What is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?
(a) A tightrope walker's tights.
(b) A parrot's feathers.
(c) An old woman's hair.
(d) Silver coiins.

3. What is the title of the only book in Matilda's house?
(a) The Criminal Underworld.
(b) Car World.
(c) Adult's World.
(d) Easy Cooking.

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

5. What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Dreaming.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What book does the librarian suggest Matilda reads as her first adult book?

3. What is the name of the village's librarian?

4. Who wrote the Red Pony?

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

(see the answer key)

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