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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was George?
(a) The narrator's father.
(b) The narrator's tutor.
(c) The narrator's dog.
(d) The narrator's gardener.

2. What happened to Gerald on his way to the Countess's house for their meeting?
(a) He tripped on a rock and fell into a mud puddle.
(b) He got lost and could not find his way to the house.
(c) He fell off of his donkey into a mud puddle.
(d) He met a man on the road who told him about the owl.

3. What treat did the owner of the press cook over an open flame for himself and Gerald?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) French toast.
(c) Caramel corn.
(d) Popcorn.

4. What kinds of things are made with the hawks-bill turtle shell?
(a) Glasses frames.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Turtle soups.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator's name, and how old is he?

2. What kind of trees lined the path to Countess Mavrodaki's villa?

3. What special gift did the owner of the press give to Gerald in return for some of the local gossip?

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

5. Why was Gerald excited to receive the Countess's invitation?

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