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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the baby hedgehogs die?
(a) From cold and lack of food.
(b) Larry accidentally stepped on them.
(c) They got out of the box and died of exposure.
(d) From being overfed the weekend Gerald was out of town.

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

3. What did Theodore and Gerald see out in the water while Captain Creech was visiting?
(a) Three small sailboats.
(b) Three water spouts.
(c) Three sharks.
(d) Three children playing.

4. What advice did Prudence give Mother about Margo's behavior?
(a) She suggested Mother send Margo to a boarding school.
(b) She suggested Mother come right away and talk to Margo.
(c) She suggested Mother talk to Dr. Androichelli again.
(d) She suggested Mother bring Margo back to Corfu.

5. What was Fan talking about when the group returned to their hotel rooms after the seance?
(a) The seance.
(b) The weather.
(c) The food.
(d) The puppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?

2. During the presentation of the donkey, what did Margo keep talking about?

3. What did Larry and Gerald learn about snail eggs?

4. What did Mother say to Gerald as they turned off the lights to fall asleep?

5. Why did Gerald's mother object to getting him a donkey?

(see the answer key)

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