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

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

3. During the presentation of the donkey, what did Margo keep talking about?
(a) The ruined surprise.
(b) Her spoiled decorations.
(c) Her ruined dress.
(d) The mess in the hallway.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the story, what happened to the woman who would not sell her milk for seventeen coins?

2. In what month did the Darrell family arrive in Corfu?

3. How did Taki catch the fish he found lying on the shore?

4. What time did Taki usually begin fishing?

5. Who was Taki Thanatos?

(see the answer key)

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