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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of what did Margo accuse her mother during their conversation with Mrs. Haddock?
(a) Of being rude and vociferous.
(b) Of being narrow-minded and Victorian.
(c) Of being prejudiced and rude.
(d) Of being narrow-minded and confused.

3. What did Mother go into the kitchen to make for Captain Creech to have with tea?
(a) Small sandwiches.
(b) A tray of cheeses.
(c) Scones.
(d) Cookies.

4. When Gerald's mother said "we'll see," what did Gerald know that really meant?
(a) She would forget about it.
(b) She would make a decision at the last minute.
(c) She would never agree to do it.
(d) She would ask Larry what he thought first.

5. What did the doctor in Corfu recommend to treat Margo's health problems?
(a) She should be seen be a specialist in London.
(b) She should see an allergist in Athens.
(c) She should begin eating only vegetables and fruit.
(d) She should be hospitalized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Theodore and Gerald see out in the water while Captain Creech was visiting?

2. What did Gerald name the donkey?

3. Who attended the seance with Mrs. Haddock?

4. How did Gerald plan to feed the baby hedgehogs?

5. What was Fan talking about when the group returned to their hotel rooms after the seance?

(see the answer key)

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