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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Captain Creech show up at the Durrell house?
(a) He was invited by Mother.
(b) He heard about Gerald's collection of creatures.
(c) He was invited by Larrry.
(d) He was invited by Theo.

2. What did Leslie Darrell discover upon settling into the villa?
(a) One was able to purchase wine at any age.
(b) One was able to rent a helicopter without parental permission.
(c) One was able to purchase an automobile without a license.
(d) One was able to purchase lethal weapons without a permit.

3. Who were Itch and Scratch?
(a) Gerald's dogs.
(b) Gerald's seahorses.
(c) Gerald's grown hedgehogs.
(d) Gerald's hamsters.

4. What did Gerald do with the bear?
(a) Returned him to the gypsy.
(b) Secretly brought him to his bedroom.
(c) Brought him to the zoo.
(d) Tied him up outside.

5. Who did Gerald convince to build him a boat?
(a) Kokino.
(b) Spiro.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Theo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gerald drink throughout his meal with the Countess?

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

3. What did the group of visitors at the vineyard do after having tea?

4. To what did Countess Mavrodaki invite Gerald to be her guest?

5. Where did the baby hedgehogs live?

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