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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 10, The Pageant of Fireflies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Gerry meet with Theodore?
(a) Every day.
(b) Every Thursday.
(c) Only one time.
(d) Every other Thursday.

2. What does Spiro not like about the man that Margo goes swimming with?
(a) He does not have a job.
(b) He cuts peoples throats.
(c) He is a Turk.
(d) He is a prisoner.

3. What kind of transportation do the Durrell's use to get to town?
(a) One stretch limo.
(b) Two taxi cabs.
(c) Two horse-drawn cabs.
(d) Spiro picked them up in his Suburban.

4. Who is the most weird and fascinating character Gerry meets on his explorations?
(a) Theodore.
(b) Yani.
(c) George.
(d) The Rose-Beetle Man.

5. How many years does Spiro spend in America?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with every villa Mr. Beeler shows the Durrells?

2. In the summer, what makes the island vibrate with their cries?

3. What is interesting about Quasimodo?

4. Who lives at the cottage?

5. What is the name of Gerry's tortoise?

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