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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?
(a) She could sleep in it on cool nights.
(b) She could store the extra luggage in it.
(c) She could store the yard equipment.
(d) She could keep plants or store sweet potatoes.

2. Why did Mother decide to take Gerald with her to see Margo?
(a) Gerald needed to get away from his animals.
(b) She was afraid to travel alone.
(c) She did not want to leave Gerald in Larry and Leslie's care.
(d) Lucretia was on vacation.

3. What happened during the seance that startled Prue and made her scream?
(a) A cat jumped in her lap.
(b) A bug ran down the back of her dress.
(c) Margo squeezed her hand too tightly.
(d) She heard Mawake's voice.

4. Why did Captain Creech show up at the Durrell house?
(a) He was invited by Larrry.
(b) He was invited by Mother.
(c) He was invited by Theo.
(d) He heard about Gerald's collection of creatures.

5. Who did Gerald find putting bamboo poles into the ground?
(a) George.
(b) Theo.
(c) Costas.
(d) Leslie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new health problem beset Margo after Leslie's court case?

2. What did Gerald witness when he arrived at Katarina's house in Chapter Three?

3. What unusual feature of Mrs. Haddock's speech did Mother immediately notice?

4. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?

5. The day before his birthday, what did Gerald notice about his family?

(see the answer key)

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