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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter 10 ("Changing Seasons") through Chapter 12 ("Anniversary").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wild bird is the family's first addition to their flock?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A crane.
(c) A stork.
(d) A flamingo.

2. Chapter 12, "Anniversary," what talent does Franz unexpectedly display?
(a) His ability to train animals.
(b) His ability to swim.
(c) His ability to climb trees.
(d) His ability to cook.

3. Which family member discovers the Canary wine?
(a) Ernest.
(b) Jack.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Franz.

4. When Elizabeth learns that they are alone on the ship, what is her response?
(a) She laughs and says that God will protect them.
(b) She breaks down crying.
(c) She says that they should have a family prayer.
(d) She says that they should find something to eat.

5. In Chapter 11, "Our Estates," where does the family decide to keep their supply of gunpowder?
(a) At Falconhurst.
(b) On one of the islands in the bay.
(c) In a hut near their cave.
(d) Inside the cave they will be living in.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Franz at the beginning of the story?

2. In Chapter 11, "Our Estates," what does the narrator teach the boys to make from birch trees?

3. The title of Chapter 9 is "A Growing Menagerie." What is a menagerie?

4. Who is the original author of The Swiss Family Robinson?

5. How does the narrator get the first rope over the branch of the tree that they want to build their home in?

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