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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18: The Names; Chapter 19: The Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What material does Matilda's father say is the secret to his success?
(a) Sawdust.
(b) Hair dye.
(c) Bread crumbs.
(d) Cotton wool.

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

3. What does Miss Trunchbull believe Matilda is lying about?
(a) Traveling to Spain.
(b) Reading Dickens.
(c) Reading Chaucher.
(d) Knowing her times tables.

4. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?
(a) A ruin.
(b) A blister.
(c) A scab.
(d) A donkey.

5. What was Mr. Wormwood's face as dark as when he arrives back from work in the Ghost chapter?
(a) A thunder cloud.
(b) A monter in the dark.
(c) Mud in a rainstorm.
(d) A chalkboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Miss Honey"s father do for a living?

2. How does Hortensia get in trouble with Miss Trunchball the first time?

3. What does Matilda's father put in the gear boxes?

4. Complete the following sentence - "even when your own child is a disgusting little..."

5. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?

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