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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 tiger.
(c) A large dog.
(d) A large child.

2. What new health problem beset Margo after Leslie's court case?
(a) She becomes very depressed.
(b) She begins to gain weight.
(c) Her hair begins to fall out.
(d) She begins to lose weight.

3. What did the Countess and Demetrios serve for the main course of the meal?
(a) Wild boar.
(b) Shrimp scampi.
(c) Escargo.
(d) Ostrich.

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

5. What sounds could be heard in the olive press?
(a) The rumbling of the grindstone and the drip, drip of the oil.
(b) The laughter of the peasants and the rumbling of the grindstone.
(c) The rumbling of the grindstone and the songs of the peasants.
(d) The drip, drip of the oil and the grumblings of the peasants.

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

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

8. Where did the owl spend the rest of the night after the commotion in the attic?
(a) In a cardboard box in Gerald's room.
(b) Gerald put him outside in a cage.
(c) He remained in the attic.
(d) He slept in Mother's room in a cage.

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

10. Where was the residue from the grinding kept?
(a) In a barrel next to the press.
(b) In a vat near the press.
(c) In a corner of the press.
(d) In a tray below the press.

11. What was the name of the Countess's husband?
(a) Maurice.
(b) Henri.
(c) Richard.
(d) August.

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

13. What did Theodore and Gerald see out in the water while Captain Creech was visiting?
(a) Three small sailboats.
(b) Three water spouts.
(c) Three sharks.
(d) Three children playing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Margo when Mother and Gerald arrived to see her?

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

3. What was the other part of the gypsy's act?

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

5. What was Pavlo's special talent?

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