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

2. Where would Larry Darrell rather have gotten together for the family meeting?
(a) In Greece.
(b) In Spain.
(c) In New York City.
(d) In San Francisco.

3. Who did Gerald find putting bamboo poles into the ground?
(a) Leslie.
(b) George.
(c) Theo.
(d) Costas.

4. What was one of the unusual things Gerald knew about the water-spider?
(a) The female eats the male.
(b) The female is twice as large as the male.
(c) The male carries the eggs.
(d) The male is twice as large as the female.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the second catch of the fishing expedition for Taki?

2. Where was Gerald's study?

3. From whom did Mother get the donkey she gave to Gerald?

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

5. What time did Gerald get home after his fishing trip with Taki?

(see the answer key)

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