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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Larry tell Gerald to do if he wanted to go faster while riding on his donkey?
(a) Hit her gently with the switch.
(b) Hit her fiercely with the switch.
(c) Kick her in the ribs with his heel.
(d) Pull on her reins and say "Go!"

2. How did the gypsy react when Gerald asked if he could purchase Pavlo?
(a) He laughed at Gerald and called him a fool.
(b) He explained Pavlo was like a son to him.
(c) He began to cry at the idea of Pavlo leaving him.
(d) He was delighted and asked how much Gerald would pay.

3. Whose wedding did Gerald and his family attend?
(a) Katerina's.
(b) Katherine's.
(c) Margo's.
(d) Maria's.

4. What did Gerald receive in the mail at the beginning of winter in Corfu?
(a) A letter from a naturalist.
(b) A letter from the Greek government.
(c) A letter from his Aunt Pru.
(d) A letter from a friend of Dr. Stephanides.

5. What are elvers?
(a) Snails.
(b) Baby birds.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Baby eels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the Countess's husband?

3. What did the Countess give Gerald as he was leaving should he get hungry on the way home?

4. Before Donald and Max leave the Durrells, what were they given to drink?

5. When Roger first saw the gypsy in the olive grove, what did he think the gypsy had with him?

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