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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the time of the year in the beginning of the story when the Darrell family members are meeting?
(a) The fall.
(b) The winter.
(c) The summer.
(d) The spring.

2. Where was Gerald's study?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In the solarium.
(c) In a bedroom attached to his room.
(d) In the bathroom attached to his room.

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

4. What is the narrator's name, and how old is he?
(a) Gerald Dickens, who is fifteen years-old.
(b) Gerald Darrell, who is ten years-old.
(c) Jerry Dunne, who is seven years-old.
(d) Jerry Dunham, who is twelve years-old.

5. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?
(a) A net and new string.
(b) A collecting box just like Theodore's.
(c) A box of glass bottles.
(d) A birthday cake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was George?

2. How did the water-spider Gerald caught decide where to build her home?

3. Whose wedding did Gerald and his family attend?

4. What time did Gerald get home after his fishing trip with Taki?

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

(see the answer key)

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