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

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

3. What does Mrs. Wormwood tell Matilda she will learn when she is older?
(a) Family comes first.
(b) People are cruel.
(c) Men are not as clever as they think.
(d) Life in meaningless without a man.

4. What did Matilda's parents call her rather than congratulating her for her speech abilities?
(a) A looney tune.
(b) A random number.
(c) A chatterbox.
(d) A foolish little girl.

5. What is the title of the only book in Matilda's house?
(a) Car World.
(b) The Criminal Underworld.
(c) Adult's World.
(d) Easy Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Wormwood call his customers in the Platinum Blonde Man chapter?

2. What does the author say Miss Honey's sitting room is as bare as?

3. What does Miss Honey interrupt when she goes to see Matilda's parents?

4. What does Miss Trunchball march like?

5. Which of the following words does Trunchbull use to describe Bruce Bogtrotter?

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