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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Larry learn all about donkeys?
(a) When he was in India, he rode on ponies.
(b) When he was in Spain, he rode on ponies.
(c) When he was in Africa, he rode on donkeys.
(d) When he was in Australia, he rode on donkeys.

2. On one of his solo adventures, where did Gerald find a water-spider he brought home to study?
(a) A trek up the hillside.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) A return visit to the reefs.
(d) A return visit to the lake without Theodore.

3. Where was Mouse Island?
(a) A short swim from the villa.
(b) About a mile off of Corfu.
(c) About a quarter mile from the bay.
(d) A day's drive down the shore.

4. What did Gerald do with the soft parts of the turtle after the dissection?
(a) Threw them all out to sea.
(b) Buried them at the top of the hill behind the villa.
(c) Gave them to Lucritia to throw away.
(d) Used them for bait.

5. In what room did the Countess and Gerald eat their meal?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the formal dining hall.
(c) In the library.
(d) On the sunporch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Theodore and Gerald see out in the water while Captain Creech was visiting?

2. What treat did the owner of the press cook over an open flame for himself and Gerald?

3. What important thing did Larry not know about donkeys that caused him great pain?

4. What fish did Taki and Gerald see lying on the shore during their fishing trip?

5. What was Benitses?

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