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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of things are made with the hawks-bill turtle shell?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Turtle soups.
(c) Glasses frames.
(d) Jewelry.

2. What unusual thing did Gerald's spade-footed toad do when shown food?
(a) He would roll over onto his back.
(b) He was bury himself in a hole with the food.
(c) He would sing for his food.
(d) He would leap out of the aquarium.

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

4. How did Andreas Papoyakis lose his hand?
(a) By getting it caught in the olive press.
(b) By holding a lit stick of dynamite.
(c) By getting it caught in a mower.
(d) By shooting himself in the hand.

5. Why did Gerald's mother object to getting him a donkey?
(a) They were too expensive and required too much upkeep.
(b) They were not available to out-of-towners.
(c) They were too large and needed too much care.
(d) They were too expensive and there were no available babies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did fishermen use to calm the waters around their small boats?

3. How did the water-spider manage to live underwater?

4. Why did Mother decide to take Gerald with her to see Margo?

5. What name does the Countess tell Gerald to call her during their visit?

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