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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On one of his solo adventures, where did Gerald find a water-spider he brought home to study?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) A trek up the hillside.
(c) A return visit to the reefs.
(d) A return visit to the lake without Theodore.

2. What did Gerald bring with him to go fishing with Taki?
(a) HIs glass jars, small boxes and a snack.
(b) A tackle box and a fishing pole.
(c) A snack, a net, and a snorkel.
(d) His net, a long piece of bamboo, eight glass jars, and small boxes.

3. Who was Roger?
(a) The narrator's parrot.
(b) The narrator's brother.
(c) The narrator's dog.
(d) The narrator's pony.

4. What did Taki say to Gerald as he left the boat at the end of Chapter Two?
(a) "Pasto calo."
(b) "Thanks for coming."
(c) "See you later."
(d) "Hasta manana."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Greek name for Mouse Island?

2. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?

3. What time did Taki usually begin fishing?

4. What was one of the unusual things Gerald knew about the water-spider?

5. When Gerald's mother said "we'll see," what did Gerald know that really meant?

(see the answer key)

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