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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gerald learn from Theodore about the snails he had seen mating?
(a) The snails were not indigious of the region.
(b) The snails were not actually mating.
(c) The snails were from different species.
(d) The snails were both male and female.

2. Why did Gerald's mother object to getting him a donkey?
(a) They were not available to out-of-towners.
(b) They were too large and needed too much care.
(c) They were too expensive and required too much upkeep.
(d) They were too expensive and there were no available babies.

3. What did Larry tell Gerald to do if he wanted to go faster while riding on his donkey?
(a) Pull on her reins and say "Go!"
(b) Kick her in the ribs with his heel.
(c) Hit her fiercely with the switch.
(d) Hit her gently with the switch.

4. The day before his birthday, what did Gerald notice about his family?
(a) They are all making fun of him.
(b) They were all ignoring him.
(c) They were all in bad moods.
(d) They were all behaving in a more eccentric manner.

5. What did the doctor in Corfu recommend to treat Margo's health problems?
(a) She should be seen be a specialist in London.
(b) She should be hospitalized.
(c) She should begin eating only vegetables and fruit.
(d) She should see an allergist in Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gerald's mother said "we'll see," what did Gerald know that really meant?

2. What new health problem beset Margo after Leslie's court case?

3. During the presentation of the donkey, what did Margo keep talking about?

4. Who attended the seance with Mrs. Haddock?

5. What did Mother say to Gerald as they turned off the lights to fall asleep?

(see the answer key)

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