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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 is Mrs. Wormwood's hair the same silvery color as?
(a) A parrot's feathers.
(b) An old woman's hair.
(c) Silver coiins.
(d) A tightrope walker's tights.

2. What does Matilda's father do when Matilda tells him he would enjoy her book?
(a) He throws her out of the house.
(b) He orders her to her room.
(c) He rips out the pages.
(d) He throws the book through a window.

3. Who do Matilda's parents think is in the house when they first hear talking?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A burglar.
(d) A child.

4. What animal does the author compare Matilda's father to?
(a) A lion.
(b) A dog.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A rat.

5. What does Matilda use to get her father's hat off of the hat stand?
(a) A barge pole.
(b) An oar.
(c) A wooden spoon.
(d) A walking stick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cars does Matilda's father sell?

2. Who does Matilda's father say will be joining him in his business?

3. What is Mrs. Wormwood watching on TV?

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

5. What does Dahl say teachers have to listen to from proud parents?

(see the answer key)

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