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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 5, A Treasure of Spiders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teaches Gerry some of the most beautiful and haunting peasant songs?
(a) Agathi.
(b) George.
(c) Spiro.
(d) The Rose-Beetle Man.

2. Who does Gerry find at George's home when he goes to ask him about the trapdoor?
(a) Agathi.
(b) Doctor Theodore Stephanides.
(c) Taki.
(d) Spiro.

3. What does Gerry liken Spiro to as he looks over and takes care of the family?
(a) A guardian angel.
(b) Saint Assisi.
(c) A watchdog.
(d) An ugly angel.

4. How does George introduce Theodore to Gerry?
(a) As a conservative doctor of medicine.
(b) As an excellent fencer and dancer.
(c) As an eccentric nature-lover.
(d) As a countryside expert on trapdoor spiders.

5. Who does Larry decide to attack about England's climate and the family's illnesses?
(a) God.
(b) Margo.
(c) Mother.
(d) Leslie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Spiro known by the people on the island?

2. What hobby does Margo take up after settling into the villa?

3. Who names Gerry's pigeon?

4. Why does Yani tell Gerry the scorpion is drowned in olive oil?

5. Where does Spiro live, and learn English, while in America?

(see the answer key)

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