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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?
(a) Do not ever stand behind a donkey and yell.
(b) Donkeys do not have shoes on their hoofs.
(c) Always wear boots when riding a donkey.
(d) Donkeys do not really like carrots.

2. Why was Gerald interested in the villa's garden?
(a) It was planted with parrellel rows of flowers.
(b) It was a barren plot of land waiting to be planted.
(c) It was overrun with vegetation and full of insects.
(d) It was perfectly groomed and filled with flowers.

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

4. Which family member bought a book about nature for Gerald as a gift?
(a) Larry.
(b) Mother
(c) Leslie.
(d) Margo.

5. What did Larry tell Gerald to do if he wanted to go faster while riding on his donkey?
(a) Kick her in the ribs with his heel.
(b) Pull on her reins and say "Go!"
(c) Hit her fiercely with the switch.
(d) Hit her gently with the switch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Gerald first pay attention to donkeys on the island?

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

4. What did Gerald witness when he arrived at Katarina's house in Chapter Three?

5. What was the Greek name for Mouse Island?

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