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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special gift did the owner of the press give to Gerald in return for some of the local gossip?
(a) A spade-footed toad.
(b) A barrel of residue from the press.
(c) A job at the press.
(d) A quart of olive oil.

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

3. To what did Countess Mavrodaki invite Gerald to be her guest?
(a) For lunch the following Wednesday.
(b) For dinner the following Friday,
(c) For lunch the following Friday.
(d) For dinner the following week.

4. What time did Gerald get home after his fishing trip with Taki?
(a) 7:30.
(b) 4:30.
(c) 10:30.
(d) 2:30.

5. How did the water-spider Gerald caught decide where to build her home?
(a) By walking back and forth repeatedly.
(b) By running back and forth below the surface of the water.
(c) By walking slowly around the water's edge.
(d) By sitting motionless in a corner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gerald decide to dissect his turtle?

2. When did Larry learn all about donkeys?

3. Where did Mother and Gerald stay when they arrived to see Margo?

4. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?

5. At what time did Donald and Max arrive at the Durrell home?

(see the answer key)

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