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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time did Donald and Max arrive at the Durrell home?
(a) Eight o'clock at night.
(b) Two o'clock in the morning.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Two o'clock in the afternoon.

2. Who attended the seance with Mrs. Haddock?
(a) Mother, Fan, Prue, and Margo.
(b) Mother, Fan, Margo, and Gerald.
(c) Mother, Margo, Prue, and Gerald.
(d) Mother, Fan, Prue, and Gerald.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of trees lined the path to Countess Mavrodaki's villa?

2. Why was Gerald excited to receive the Countess's invitation?

3. Where did the owl spend the rest of the night after the commotion in the attic?

4. What sounds could be heard in the olive press?

5. How did Gerald convince his mother to allow him to go fishing with Taki?

(see the answer key)

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