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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 13, The Snow-White Villa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the family decide will teach Gerry?
(a) Yani.
(b) Larry.
(c) Spiro.
(d) George.

2. How does George go about teaching Gerry mathematics?
(a) Through natural history examples.
(b) By repetition of examples.
(c) With rhythmic rhymes.
(d) With flash cards.

3. What does George do while waiting for Gerry to solve a math problem?
(a) Hums the tune to Jeopardy.
(b) Taps his pencil on the table.
(c) Sits silently and waits patiently.
(d) Practices dancing and fencing moves.

4. In the beginning of Part I: Chapter 4, what does Gerry's Mother decide for him?
(a) It is time for him to have some sort of education.
(b) It is time for him to take dancing lessons.
(c) It is time for him to join the Merchant Navy.
(d) It is time for him to study literature.

5. Where does Geronimo live?
(a) With Spiro.
(b) In the snow-white villa.
(c) In the zinna bed.
(d) In Mother's room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George find helpful in teaching Gerry?

2. Why is the snow-white villa given its name?

3. What about the tortoises does Gerry find very interesting?

4. What does Gerry take, for his collection, from one of the tortoises?

5. What does George teach Gerry about natural history?

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