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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Matilda's father?
(a) He and Matilda's mother are divorced.
(b) He fell from a ladder and died.
(c) He lives in Europe.
(d) He was killed in the war.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?
(a) Working hard.
(b) Rainy days.
(c) Cold days.
(d) Hot days.

3. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?
(a) He was the captain of a ship.
(b) He was a carpenter.
(c) He was an army captain.
(d) He was a chef.

4. Who is King George?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) The king of England.

5. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?
(a) She tells her she hates her.
(b) She tells her she is horrid.
(c) She tells her that she is mean.
(d) She tells her that she is ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under which famous political figure did Mattie's grandfather serve?

2. Who is Polly?

3. In what city does Chapter 1 take place?

4. What do Matilda and her mother argue about in this chapter?

5. Now that Polly has died who is responsible for her chores?

(see the answer key)

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