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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Larry learn all about donkeys?
(a) When he was in Australia, he rode on donkeys.
(b) When he was in India, he rode on ponies.
(c) When he was in Spain, he rode on ponies.
(d) When he was in Africa, he rode on donkeys.

2. How did China-mark moths get their name?
(a) Because they have a bright red stamp that looks like a china stamp.
(b) Because their white wings look like fine china.
(c) Because they are as fragile as china.
(d) Because of the marking on their wings that resemble potters' marks.

3. What did Gerald often see when he looked out of his window just after waking in the morning?
(a) The mountains in the distance.
(b) Workers repairing the villa.
(c) Larry and Leslie arguing.
(d) Fishermen in their boats.

4. At what time did Donald and Max arrive at the Durrell home?
(a) Two o'clock in the morning.
(b) Eight o'clock at night.
(c) Two o'clock in the afternoon.
(d) Midnight.

5. What startling request was in the letter Captain Creech wrote to mother after his departure?
(a) A proposal to move to London together.
(b) A proposal to sail around the world.
(c) A proposal to buy a yacht.
(d) A marriage proposal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Max doing in the kitchen when Margo walked in?

2. To what did Countess Mavrodaki invite Gerald to be her guest?

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

4. What reason did Donald give for coming to see Larry?

5. In what month did the Darrell family arrive in Corfu?

(see the answer key)

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