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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?
(a) She could store the extra luggage in it.
(b) She could keep plants or store sweet potatoes.
(c) She could store the yard equipment.
(d) She could sleep in it on cool nights.

2. When Gerald's mother said "we'll see," what did Gerald know that really meant?
(a) She would ask Larry what he thought first.
(b) She would forget about it.
(c) She would make a decision at the last minute.
(d) She would never agree to do it.

3. Where did the family find the missing Donald who was yelling "cooee?"
(a) Hiding in a kitchen closet.
(b) Locked in the outhouse.
(c) Underneath the front porch of the house.
(d) Hanging on a pipe in the well.

4. What did Gerald learn from Theodore about the snails he had seen mating?
(a) The snails were not actually mating.
(b) The snails were not indigious of the region.
(c) The snails were from different species.
(d) The snails were both male and female.

5. On what kind of craft did the family and friends ride to the vineyard?
(a) Canoes.
(b) Rafts.
(c) A benzina.
(d) A steamer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What animal was in the middle of the olive press pulling the grindstone?

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

4. How did Larry react to Theodore's information about the snails Gerald had seen?

5. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?

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