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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 13, The Snow-White Villa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does George go about teaching Gerry mathematics?
(a) With rhythmic rhymes.
(b) Through natural history examples.
(c) By repetition of examples.
(d) With flash cards.

2. What do the olive groves echo with?
(a) Cicadas.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Flutes.
(d) Goldfinches.

3. What does Gerry take, for his collection, from one of the tortoises?
(a) His shell.
(b) One of her eggs.
(c) A piece of his shell.
(d) One of his eggs.

4. What does George do while waiting for Gerry to solve a math problem?
(a) Hums the tune to Jeopardy.
(b) Sits silently and waits patiently.
(c) Practices dancing and fencing moves.
(d) Taps his pencil on the table.

5. What gives Spiro a weak stomach?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Riding in the Sea Cow.
(c) Toads.
(d) Stews.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zatopec is one of the first of Larry's guests to arrive for a visit, what is his occupation?

2. According to Gerry, to whom or what does Tortoise Hill belong?

3. What does Gerry name the gecko that takes up residence in his bedroom?

4. At the snow-white villa, what does Gerry get on intimate terms with?

5. Who does the family decide will teach Gerry?

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