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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month did the Darrell family arrive in Corfu?
(a) In January.
(b) In October.
(c) In August.
(d) In June.

2. Where was Mouse Island?
(a) About a mile off of Corfu.
(b) A short swim from the villa.
(c) A day's drive down the shore.
(d) About a quarter mile from the bay.

3. 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) Kick her in the ribs with his heel.
(c) Pull on her reins and say "Go!"
(d) Hit her fiercely with the switch.

4. What did Larry reveal about Sven after Sven had left the house?
(a) He was dying.
(b) He was a homosexual.
(c) He was fleeing from the army.
(d) He was ill with cancer.

5. What did fishermen use to calm the waters around their small boats?
(a) Wooden oars.
(b) Olive oil.
(c) Bamboo poles.
(d) Flour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are elvers?

2. Which family member bought a book about nature for Gerald as a gift?

3. What did Kokino call his unusual fishing method for catching cuddlefish?

4. When did Larry learn all about donkeys?

5. What request did Theodore make of Sven Olsen before Sven left the house?

(see the answer key)

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