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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 Larry reveal about Sven after Sven had left the house?
(a) He was dying.
(b) He was ill with cancer.
(c) He was fleeing from the army.
(d) He was a homosexual.

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

3. In what room did the Countess and Gerald eat their meal?
(a) In the formal dining hall.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) On the sunporch.
(d) In the library.

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

5. How did the judge rule on the case between Crippenopoulos and Leslie?
(a) He threw the case out.
(b) He found Leslie guilty.
(c) He found Leslie not guilty.
(d) He charged both men fifty dollars and dismissed the case.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?

3. What unusual thing did Gerald's spade-footed toad do when shown food?

4. What did Mother go into the kitchen to make for Captain Creech to have with tea?

5. How did the water-spider Gerald caught decide where to build her home?

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