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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: The Second Miracle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Matilda's father think it doesn't matter if you can do math or not?
(a) Math is not part of real life.
(b) Math is too boring to bother with.
(c) Girls don't need it when they get married.
(d) People can use calculators.

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

3. What does Matilda's father have stuck to his head after he takes off his hat?
(a) Hat liner.
(b) Blood.
(c) Dead skin.
(d) Brown leather.

4. What two authors does Matilda say her parents should read to learn more about life?
(a) Smith and Jones.
(b) Elliott and Seymour.
(c) Conrad and Selby Jr.
(d) Dickens and Kipling.

5. What does Matilda's father say he has in his head?
(a) A computer.
(b) A pen and paper.
(c) A calulator.
(d) A parrot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?

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

3. What do Matilda's think is in the house when they can't find anyone?

4. Why does Matilda say she made the glass tip over?

5. Why does Matilda say she wants to eat her supper in the dining room?

(see the answer key)

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