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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On one of his solo adventures, where did Gerald find a water-spider he brought home to study?
(a) A return visit to the lake without Theodore.
(b) A trek up the hillside.
(c) A return visit to the reefs.
(d) In the kitchen.

2. What did Gerald learn from Theodore about the snails he had seen mating?
(a) The snails were not actually mating.
(b) The snails were both male and female.
(c) The snails were not indigious of the region.
(d) The snails were from different species.

3. During the presentation of the donkey, what did Margo keep talking about?
(a) Her spoiled decorations.
(b) Her ruined dress.
(c) The ruined surprise.
(d) The mess in the hallway.

4. How did Taki catch the fish he found lying on the shore?
(a) With his knife.
(b) With his trident.
(c) With his net.
(d) With his hands.

5. What did Gerald witness when he arrived at Katarina's house in Chapter Three?
(a) The fight between Katarina and her sister.
(b) The surprise shower thrown by her sisters.
(c) The birth of her baby boy.
(d) The birth of her baby girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Sven Olsen?

2. Who was Taki Thanatos?

3. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?

4. Which creature was most interesting to the narrator when he first settles into his new residence?

5. What are elvers?

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