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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Max doing in the kitchen when Margo walked in?
(a) Going through the kitchen drawers.
(b) Making a pot of coffee.
(c) Climbing out of the kitchen window.
(d) Setting fire to a five pound note.

3. What was one of the unusual things Gerald knew about the water-spider?
(a) The male carries the eggs.
(b) The female eats the male.
(c) The female is twice as large as the male.
(d) The male is twice as large as the female.

4. How did Gerald convince his mother to allow him to go fishing with Taki?
(a) He promised to bring home dinner.
(b) He offered to clean the bathrooms.
(c) He brought along his brother.
(d) He took an afternoon nap.

5. Why did Gerald's mother object to getting him a donkey?
(a) They were too large and needed too much care.
(b) They were too expensive and there were no available babies.
(c) They were too expensive and required too much upkeep.
(d) They were not available to out-of-towners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the fish Taki caught was poisonous?

2. What did Gerald discover about the turtle he found in the waters one day while fishing?

3. What did Margo do daily to combat her acne?

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

5. What treat did the owner of the press cook over an open flame for himself and Gerald?

(see the answer key)

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