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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where and by who was the white owl found?
(a) In an old shed by an old woman.
(b) In an old barn by a child.
(c) In an old shed by a workman.
(d) In an old barn by a farmer.

2. What was Pavlo's special talent?
(a) He could speak five languages.
(b) He could jump through a hoop.
(c) He could dance with the gypsy.
(d) He could run faster than anyone else in the town.

3. 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.

4. What did Mother call Mrs. Haddock before leaving the seance?
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Deceitful.
(c) Liar.
(d) Charlatan.

5. How did the baby hedgehogs die?
(a) They got out of the box and died of exposure.
(b) From cold and lack of food.
(c) From being overfed the weekend Gerald was out of town.
(d) Larry accidentally stepped on them.

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

7. What unusual feature of Mrs. Haddock's speech did Mother immediately notice?
(a) All her words were strung together without a break.
(b) She had an American accent.
(c) She was able to throw her voice.
(d) Her voice sounded like it was coming from another room.

8. While Roger and Gerald were watching a red fox cub, what did they see the cub find?
(a) A rat.
(b) A tortoise.
(c) A hedgehog.
(d) A snake.

9. Where was Margo when Mother and Gerald arrived to see her?
(a) At a revivalist meeting.
(b) At the grocery store.
(c) At a spiritualist meeting.
(d) At a Weight Watchers meeting.

10. How did Gerald's family react when he walked into the drawing room the afternoon he had met the gypsy?
(a) They screamed, lept to their feet, and tried to protect themselves.
(b) They yelled at Gerald to take his new pet outdoors.
(c) They asked where his newest creature came from.
(d) They applauded and told Gerald it was a great trick.

11. Why did Mother decide to take Gerald with her to see Margo?
(a) She was afraid to travel alone.
(b) Gerald needed to get away from his animals.
(c) She did not want to leave Gerald in Larry and Leslie's care.
(d) Lucretia was on vacation.

12. What special gift did the owner of the press give to Gerald in return for some of the local gossip?
(a) A barrel of residue from the press.
(b) A spade-footed toad.
(c) A quart of olive oil.
(d) A job at the press.

13. What did Gerald drink throughout his meal with the Countess?
(a) Milk.
(b) Wine.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Cola.

14. What reason did Donald give for coming to see Larry?
(a) To get a decent night's sleep.
(b) To introduce him to Max.
(c) To read him the first chapter of his book.
(d) To announce he was getting married.

15. What was the other part of the gypsy's act?
(a) A disappearing act.
(b) Magic tricks.
(c) A talking head.
(d) Juggling.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what room did the Countess and Gerald eat their meal?

4. What did Fan and Prue explain to Mother and Gerald they were breeding for profit?

5. What did Larry say over and over again upon seeing Gerald and the bear?

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