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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 Larry and Gerald learn about snail eggs?
(a) They are pushed under a short bush and left there.
(b) They are buried in dry sand and left there.
(c) They are buried in sand and the female sits on the eggs.
(d) They are buried in the damp earth and left there.

2. Who owned the olive press?
(a) Papa Domingo.
(b) Papa Dolmades.
(c) Papa Darios.
(d) Papa Demetrios.

3. What special gift did the owner of the press give to Gerald in return for some of the local gossip?
(a) A barrel of residue from the press.
(b) A quart of olive oil.
(c) A spade-footed toad.
(d) A job at the press.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family member bought a book about nature for Gerald as a gift?

2. How did Gerald plan to feed the baby hedgehogs?

3. What reason was Gerald given for his mother wanting a bamboo house?

4. What kinds of things are made with the hawks-bill turtle shell?

5. How did Mother describe Sven Olsen as he left her home?

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