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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mother say to Gerald as they turned off the lights to fall asleep?
(a) "I wish your father were alive and here."
(b) "I sometimes think I am the only sane member of the family."
(c) "Good night dear and we will have fun tomrrow."
(d) "No one listens to each other in this family."

3. The day before his birthday, what did Gerald notice about his family?
(a) They were all in bad moods.
(b) They are all making fun of him.
(c) They were all behaving in a more eccentric manner.
(d) They were all ignoring him.

4. What treat did the owner of the press cook over an open flame for himself and Gerald?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) French toast.
(c) Caramel corn.
(d) Popcorn.

5. What did Mother go into the kitchen to make for Captain Creech to have with tea?
(a) Scones.
(b) Cookies.
(c) A tray of cheeses.
(d) Small sandwiches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a carrochino?

2. Why did Gerald's mother object to getting him a donkey?

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

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

5. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?

(see the answer key)

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