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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 the title of chapter one?
(a) The thrower of balls.
(b) The writer of poems.
(c) The reader of books.
(d) The lover of rivers.

2. 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.

3. From what point of view is the first chapter written in?
(a) Second.
(b) Third.
(c) First.
(d) Fourth.

4. Why does Matilda say she wants to eat her supper in the dining room?
(a) To read her book.
(b) To talk to her brother.
(c) To watch the birds.
(d) To be alone.

5. What does the author say has made Matilda's life with her parents bearable?
(a) Reading her books.
(b) Punishing them.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Visiting the library.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Wormwood tell Matilda she will learn when she is older?

5. What color tie does Mr. Wormwood wear in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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