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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 reefs.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) A return visit to the lake without Theodore.
(d) A trek up the hillside.

2. Who was Taki Thanatos?
(a) A young man the narrator met while exploring the bay.
(b) A young man who was the narrator's Greek tutor.
(c) A young man whose father had just died.
(d) A young man who rented small boats to tourists.

3. In what month did the Darrell family arrive in Corfu?
(a) In June.
(b) In January.
(c) In October.
(d) In August.

4. Who was George?
(a) The narrator's tutor.
(b) The narrator's gardener.
(c) The narrator's dog.
(d) The narrator's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What request did Theodore make of Sven Olsen before Sven left the house?

2. From whom did Mother get the donkey she gave to Gerald?

3. What was Benitses?

4. Who were Widdle and Puke?

5. What did earlier naturalists call the rotifer?

(see the answer key)

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