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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Taki catch the fish he found lying on the shore?
(a) With his hands.
(b) With his net.
(c) With his knife.
(d) With his trident.

2. Where did Gerald first pay attention to donkeys on the island?
(a) At the seashore town near the villa.
(b) At Katarina's wedding.
(c) At Theo's home.
(d) At the market place.

3. How did Larry react to Theodore's information about the snails Gerald had seen?
(a) He was jealous.
(b) He was bored.
(c) He was disgusted.
(d) He was angry.

4. Where were the narrator's family members meeting as the story opens?
(a) In Scotland.
(b) In England.
(c) In Ireland.
(d) In Corfu.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Gerald interested in the villa's garden?

2. What did Gerald learn from Theodore about the snails he had seen mating?

3. What did Gerald bring with him to go fishing with Taki?

4. Which family member bought a book about nature for Gerald as a gift?

5. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?

(see the answer key)

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