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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason did Donald give for coming to see Larry?
(a) To get a decent night's sleep.
(b) To announce he was getting married.
(c) To introduce him to Max.
(d) To read him the first chapter of his book.

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

4. What time did Gerald get home after his fishing trip with Taki?
(a) 7:30.
(b) 10:30.
(c) 2:30.
(d) 4:30.

5. Why did Captain Creech show up at the Durrell house?
(a) He was invited by Theo.
(b) He was invited by Larrry.
(c) He heard about Gerald's collection of creatures.
(d) He was invited by Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gerald often see when he looked out of his window just after waking in the morning?

2. What startling request was in the letter Captain Creech wrote to mother after his departure?

3. What was the name of the Countess's husband?

4. How did the water-spider manage to live underwater?

5. How did Gerald plan to feed the baby hedgehogs?

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