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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What request did Theodore make of Sven Olsen before Sven left the house?
(a) To make him a large brimmed hat.
(b) To play "Tavern in the Town."
(c) To whittle a totem pole.
(d) To pay off his rather large bar tab.

3. What fish did Taki and Gerald see lying on the shore during their fishing trip?
(a) A grupper.
(b) A snapper.
(c) A scorpios.
(d) A trout.

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

5. Where were the myrtle bushes located?
(a) In between the villa and town.
(b) On the hills behind the villa.
(c) Ten miles away near the sea.
(d) In the flat basin north of the villa.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Larry react to Theodore's information about the snails Gerald had seen?

4. What did Theodore and Gerald snack on after their day of exploration in Chapter Four?

5. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?

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