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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Arithmetic; Chapter 6: The Platinum-Blond Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Matilda's think is in the house when they can't find anyone?
(a) A ghoul.
(b) A ghost.
(c) An angel.
(d) A murderer.

2. What does Mr. Wormwood think his workers think he is trying emulate by keeping his hat on his head all day?
(a) An assassin.
(b) A gangster.
(c) A king.
(d) A president.

3. What kind of car is Matilda's father glad to buy?
(a) One with the gears worn out.
(b) One with no engine.
(c) With with flat tires.
(d) One with no sparkplug.

4. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?
(a) A soap opera.
(b) A reality show.
(c) A quiz show.
(d) The news.

5. What does Matilda teach herself by the age of three?
(a) To mimic.
(b) To write.
(c) To sing.
(d) To read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matilda's father say he has in his head?

2. What does Matilda's father do with the sawdust?

3. What does the author say Matilda's parents think of her as?

4. What does Mr. Workwood say it means if you have good strong hair?

5. What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair?

(see the answer key)

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