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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would Larry Darrell rather have gotten together for the family meeting?
(a) In Spain.
(b) In Greece.
(c) In New York City.
(d) In San Francisco.

2. Who was Sven Olsen?
(a) A friend of Larry's who made straw hats.
(b) A friend of Larry's who played the accordion.
(c) A friend of Leslie's who came to visit.
(d) A friend of Margo's from school.

3. Where is Corfu?
(a) Off the coast of Athens.
(b) North of Spain.
(c) Off the Albanian and Greek coastlines.
(d) In the Pacific Ocean.

4. What did Theodore and Gerald hear as they ate lunch in the olive grove?
(a) Lambs braying on the far side of the hill.
(b) Cows mooing in the distance.
(c) Goats chewing on any foliage around them.
(d) Dogs barking at delivery men.

5. What did fishermen use to calm the waters around their small boats?
(a) Olive oil.
(b) Bamboo poles.
(c) Wooden oars.
(d) Flour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was George?

2. Where did Gerald first pay attention to donkeys on the island?

3. Where were the narrator's family members meeting as the story opens?

4. During the presentation of the donkey, what did Margo keep talking about?

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

(see the answer key)

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