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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Gerald first pay attention to donkeys on the island?
(a) At Katarina's wedding.
(b) At Theo's home.
(c) At the seashore town near the villa.
(d) At the market place.

2. How did Larry react to Theodore's information about the snails Gerald had seen?
(a) He was disgusted.
(b) He was bored.
(c) He was jealous.
(d) He was angry.

3. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?
(a) Donkeys do not really like carrots.
(b) Always wear boots when riding a donkey.
(c) Do not ever stand behind a donkey and yell.
(d) Donkeys do not have shoes on their hoofs.

4. From whom did Mother get the donkey she gave to Gerald?
(a) From Costas.
(b) From the market place.
(c) From Theo.
(d) From Katarina.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What had Mrs. Haddock, channeling Mawake, told Margo to do about her health problems?

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

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

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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