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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose wedding did Gerald and his family attend?
(a) Maria's.
(b) Katherine's.
(c) Margo's.
(d) Katerina's.

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

3. What is the time of the year in the beginning of the story when the Darrell family members are meeting?
(a) The summer.
(b) The winter.
(c) The spring.
(d) The fall.

4. Who were Widdle and Puke?
(a) Two cats Sven gave Gerald's mother as a gift.
(b) Two of Larry's drunken friends.
(c) Two dogs Gerald was given for his birthday.
(d) Two spiders Gerald found at the pond.

5. Who was Taki Thanatos?
(a) A young man the narrator met while exploring the bay.
(b) A young man who was the narrator's Greek tutor.
(c) A young man who rented small boats to tourists.
(d) A young man whose father had just died.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the story, what happened to the woman who would not sell her milk for seventeen coins?

3. Where is Corfu?

4. What time did Gerald get home after his fishing trip with Taki?

5. Why did Gerald's mother object to getting him a donkey?

(see the answer key)

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