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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what book did the Darrell family begin speaking during their meeting?
(a) "My Family and Other Animals."
(b) Strange Animals I Have Known."
(c) "Pets and My Family."
(d) "My Family and Smarter Animals."

2. What part of the fish Taki caught was poisonous?
(a) The spines.
(b) The tail.
(c) The head.
(d) The fins.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did earlier naturalists call the rotifer?

2. When did Larry learn all about donkeys?

3. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?

4. What color was the villa into which the Darrell family moved on Corfu?

5. Who was Spiro?

(see the answer key)

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