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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 Gerald plan to feed the baby hedgehogs?
(a) With an eyedropper.
(b) With a straw.
(c) With a syringe.
(d) With a baby bottle from a doll set.

2. What did Mother say to Gerald as they turned off the lights to fall asleep?
(a) "No one listens to each other in this family."
(b) "I wish your father were alive and here."
(c) "I sometimes think I am the only sane member of the family."
(d) "Good night dear and we will have fun tomrrow."

3. Where were the myrtle bushes located?
(a) In between the villa and town.
(b) Ten miles away near the sea.
(c) In the flat basin north of the villa.
(d) On the hills behind the villa.

4. Who found the baby hedgehogs and called for Gerald to come see them?
(a) A friend of the family's.
(b) A friend of Larry's.
(c) The next door neighbor.
(d) An old woman working in a nearby field.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Gerald and his family move to a new villa?

2. Why did Captain Creech show up at the Durrell house?

3. When Gerald's mother said "we'll see," what did Gerald know that really meant?

4. What happened during the seance that startled Prue and made her scream?

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

(see the answer key)

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