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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 is first on Matilda's list for revenge?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Mrs. Phelps.

2. Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda?
(a) She is constantly crying.
(b) She seems to have no home go back to.
(c) She is rude and aggressive.
(d) She comes to the library by herself.

3. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?
(a) Spew.
(b) Lies.
(c) Waddle.
(d) Twaddle.

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

5. How does Miss Honey make sure Matilda does not get bored from school?
(a) She gets Matilda to teach the other children.
(b) She pays for a private tutor.
(c) She teaches Matilda after school.
(d) She gives her higher level books to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Wormwood tell Matilda she will learn when she is older?

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

3. Who does Matilda write a poem about?

4. What was the name of the school's headmistress?

5. What does Mr. Wormwood call his customers in the Platinum Blonde Man chapter?

(see the answer key)

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