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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?
(a) She could keep plants or store sweet potatoes.
(b) She could store the extra luggage in it.
(c) She could store the yard equipment.
(d) She could sleep in it on cool nights.

2. What did Gerald name the donkey?
(a) Sally.
(b) Mary.
(c) Betty.
(d) Sandy.

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

4. During the presentation of the donkey, what did Margo keep talking about?
(a) The mess in the hallway.
(b) Her spoiled decorations.
(c) The ruined surprise.
(d) Her ruined dress.

5. From whom did Mother get the donkey she gave to Gerald?
(a) From Costas.
(b) From the market place.
(c) From Theo.
(d) From Katarina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Captain Creech show up at the Durrell house?

2. What advice did Prudence give Mother about Margo's behavior?

3. What did Larry and Gerald learn about snail eggs?

4. What did Gerald witness when he arrived at Katarina's house in Chapter Three?

5. What did Larry tell Gerald to do if he wanted to go faster while riding on his donkey?

(see the answer key)

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