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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gerald name his new owl?
(a) Tickletummy.
(b) Spiritus.
(c) Ulysses.
(d) Lampadusa.

2. What did Larry say over and over again upon seeing Gerald and the bear?
(a) He refused to allow Gerald to have a pet bear.
(b) He was allergic to bears.
(c) He was too frightened of bears to have one in the house.
(d) He aksed if he could touch it.

3. What was Pavlo's special talent?
(a) He could speak five languages.
(b) He could run faster than anyone else in the town.
(c) He could jump through a hoop.
(d) He could dance with the gypsy.

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

5. What did Gerald witness when he arrived at Katarina's house in Chapter Three?
(a) The birth of her baby girl.
(b) The surprise shower thrown by her sisters.
(c) The birth of her baby boy.
(d) The fight between Katarina and her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was "Bootle-bumtrinket?"

2. What did Larry reveal about Sven after Sven had left the house?

3. What song were Donald and Max singing as they approached the Durrell home?

4. Who was Spiro?

5. What was the narrator's name in Greek?

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