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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Gerald transport the owl back to his villa?
(a) In a metal cage.
(b) In a straw basket.
(c) In a cardboard box.
(d) In a canvas bag.

2. Where did the owl spend the rest of the night after the commotion in the attic?
(a) He slept in Mother's room in a cage.
(b) He remained in the attic.
(c) In a cardboard box in Gerald's room.
(d) Gerald put him outside in a cage.

3. What song were Donald and Max singing as they approached the Durrell home?
(a) "Maid of the Mountain."
(b) "Roxanne."
(c) "The Bear Climbed Over the Mountain."
(d) "The Sound of Music."

4. What did Gerald do with the water-spider he found on one of his solo adventures to the lake?
(a) Placed it in an aquarium with a sandy floor.
(b) Placed it on the front porch of the villa in a bucket of water.
(c) Placed it in the pond in front of the house.
(d) Placed it in a metal can filled with water in the kitchen.

5. Why did Margo and Larry implore Donald and Max to be quiet?
(a) The neighbors might awaken and call the police.
(b) Mother was sick and sleeping.
(c) Gerald was asleep.
(d) Mother might awaken and call the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual thing did Gerald learn about seahorses once the babies were born?

2. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?

3. What did Gerald name his new owl?

4. What interesting creatures did the narrator become interested in on his trips to the bay?

5. When did Gerald and his family move to a new villa?

(see the answer key)

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