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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 17, The Chessboard Fields.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What names are given to the magpies that Gerry takes from the nest?
(a) Magenpies.
(b) Achilles and Ulysses.
(c) Dee and Dum.
(d) Widdle and Puke.

2. Who is Old Plop?
(a) A criminal.
(b) A large and ancient terrapin.
(c) A big old fish in the bay.
(d) An old Greecian peasant man who makes a plopping noise when he sits.

3. Why is the snow-white villa given its name?
(a) Snow White lived there.
(b) It is snowing.
(c) The paperwhite surrounding it are in full bloom.
(d) Its color is white as snow.

4. In Part II: Chapter 10, Pageant of the Fireflies, who tutors Gerry in the summer?
(a) George.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) Peter.
(d) Larry.

5. The toads that Gerry finds are the size of:
(a) A teacup.
(b) A small tortoise.
(c) An average size saucer.
(d) A large plate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Quasimodo during Gerry's lessons?

2. What do Gerry and George use as water-pistols in the bay?

3. What does Roger do with the pebbles Gerry found in the sand?

4. Why does Margo kiss the saint's feet?

5. Who names Gerry's pigeon?

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