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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gerald feed his new owl?
(a) A mouse and carrots.
(b) Chopped meat and lettuce.
(c) Chopped meat and a mouse.
(d) A mouse and lettuce.

2. What did Roger and Gerald witness the morning they were observing two snakes?
(a) A snake mating ritual.
(b) A snake fight.
(c) A cub attacking the snakes.
(d) A mother fox feeding her cub.

3. How did Gerald transport the owl back to his villa?
(a) In a canvas bag.
(b) In a metal cage.
(c) In a cardboard box.
(d) In a straw basket.

4. What startling request was in the letter Captain Creech wrote to mother after his departure?
(a) A proposal to sail around the world.
(b) A proposal to buy a yacht.
(c) A marriage proposal.
(d) A proposal to move to London together.

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

6. Who offered to take care of the baby hedgehogs while Gerald and his mother were gone for the weekend?
(a) Spiro.
(b) Leslie.
(c) Margo.
(d) Lucritia.

7. When did Gerald and his family move to a new villa?
(a) In the winter.
(b) In the summer.
(c) In the spring.
(d) In the fall.

8. What did Gerald receive in the mail at the beginning of winter in Corfu?
(a) A letter from his Aunt Pru.
(b) A letter from the Greek government.
(c) A letter from a naturalist.
(d) A letter from a friend of Dr. Stephanides.

9. Why did Margo and Larry implore Donald and Max to be quiet?
(a) Mother might awaken and call the police.
(b) The neighbors might awaken and call the police.
(c) Mother was sick and sleeping.
(d) Gerald was asleep.

10. What was Max doing in the kitchen when Margo walked in?
(a) Going through the kitchen drawers.
(b) Setting fire to a five pound note.
(c) Climbing out of the kitchen window.
(d) Making a pot of coffee.

11. What advice did Prudence give Mother about Margo's behavior?
(a) She suggested Mother talk to Dr. Androichelli again.
(b) She suggested Mother bring Margo back to Corfu.
(c) She suggested Mother come right away and talk to Margo.
(d) She suggested Mother send Margo to a boarding school.

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

13. Where did the baby hedgehogs live?
(a) In a cardboard box on Gerald's balnket.
(b) In a cardboard box on the veranda.
(c) In a cardboard box under Gerald's bed.
(d) In a cardboard box in the attic.

14. How did Gerald plan to feed the baby hedgehogs?
(a) With a syringe.
(b) With a straw.
(c) With a baby bottle from a doll set.
(d) With an eyedropper.

15. When Roger first saw the gypsy in the olive grove, what did he think the gypsy had with him?
(a) A tame lion.
(b) A large dog.
(c) A large tiger.
(d) A large child.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gerald asked if he could touch Pavlo, what was the gypsy's reply?

2. What treat did the owner of the press cook over an open flame for himself and Gerald?

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

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

5. Who were Itch and Scratch?

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