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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the time of the year in the beginning of the story when the Darrell family members are meeting?
(a) The fall.
(b) The spring.
(c) The winter.
(d) The summer.

2. How did China-mark moths get their name?
(a) Because they have a bright red stamp that looks like a china stamp.
(b) Because of the marking on their wings that resemble potters' marks.
(c) Because their white wings look like fine china.
(d) Because they are as fragile as china.

3. What was the second catch of the fishing expedition for Taki?
(a) A trout.
(b) An octopus.
(c) A red snapper.
(d) A sea horse.

4. What was the Greek name for Mouse Island?
(a) Predsittki.
(b) Philemon.
(c) Pondikonissi.
(d) Ponderosa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On one of his solo adventures, where did Gerald find a water-spider he brought home to study?

2. How did Mother describe Sven Olsen as he left her home?

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

4. What did Margo do daily to combat her acne?

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

(see the answer key)

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