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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 12, The Woodcock Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gerry's most exciting discovery?
(a) An earwig's nest.
(b) Rose beetles.
(c) Crab spiders.
(d) Mantis.

2. Why does Mother dispense of Peter's services?
(a) Because his wage is too high for them to pay while in the bigger house.
(b) Because Gerry is not learning anything.
(c) Because he is rude to Larry.
(d) Because he and Margo are getting too close.

3. Zatopec is one of the first of Larry's guests to arrive for a visit, what is his occupation?
(a) Armenian novelist.
(b) Armenian poet.
(c) Armenian artist.
(d) Greecian novelist.

4. In the summer, what makes the island vibrate with their cries?
(a) Lacewings.
(b) Cicadas.
(c) Earwigs.
(d) Peasant women.

5. What is the first item the Rose-Beetle Man sells Gerry?
(a) A flute.
(b) A magpie.
(c) A pigeon.
(d) A tortoise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the most weird and fascinating character Gerry meets on his explorations?

2. What is the name of the family dog?

3. As a result of the matchbox incident, what happens to Gerry?

4. What does the crumbling wall that surrounded the sunken garden provide Gerry?

5. What does Margo's Turkish suitor think he can do superbly?

(see the answer key)

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