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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the water-spider Gerald caught decide where to build her home?
(a) By sitting motionless in a corner.
(b) By walking back and forth repeatedly.
(c) By walking slowly around the water's edge.
(d) By running back and forth below the surface of the water.

2. What did Larry reveal about Sven after Sven had left the house?
(a) He was fleeing from the army.
(b) He was ill with cancer.
(c) He was dying.
(d) He was a homosexual.

3. How did Mother describe Sven Olsen as he left her home?
(a) As a "well read scholar."
(b) As a "peculiar sort."
(c) As a "snobbish performer."
(d) As a "manly man."

4. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?
(a) She could store the yard equipment.
(b) She could sleep in it on cool nights.
(c) She could keep plants or store sweet potatoes.
(d) She could store the extra luggage in it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who were Widdle and Puke?

3. How did the water-spider manage to live underwater?

4. Where was Mouse Island?

5. What fish did Taki and Gerald see lying on the shore during their fishing trip?

(see the answer key)

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