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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Donald give for coming to see Larry?
(a) To get a decent night's sleep.
(b) To read him the first chapter of his book.
(c) To introduce him to Max.
(d) To announce he was getting married.

2. What did Gerald witness when he arrived at Katarina's house in Chapter Three?
(a) The fight between Katarina and her sister.
(b) The birth of her baby girl.
(c) The birth of her baby boy.
(d) The surprise shower thrown by her sisters.

3. How did Mother describe Sven Olsen as he left her home?
(a) As a "well read scholar."
(b) As a "peculiar sort."
(c) As a "snobbish performer."
(d) As a "manly man."

4. What did Gerald bring with him to go fishing with Taki?
(a) A snack, a net, and a snorkel.
(b) HIs glass jars, small boxes and a snack.
(c) A tackle box and a fishing pole.
(d) His net, a long piece of bamboo, eight glass jars, and small boxes.

5. What was one of the unusual things Gerald knew about the water-spider?
(a) The male is twice as large as the female.
(b) The male carries the eggs.
(c) The female is twice as large as the male.
(d) The female eats the male.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Theodore give Gerald for his birthday?

2. What request did Theodore make of Sven Olsen before Sven left the house?

3. On one of his solo adventures, where did Gerald find a water-spider he brought home to study?

4. Where did the family find the missing Donald who was yelling "cooee?"

5. Where did Gerald first pay attention to donkeys on the island?

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