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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. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?
(a) The Corfu bay.
(b) The strawberry-pink villa.
(c) Val de Ropa.
(d) His backyard.

2. Why can Gerry hear the Rose-Beetle Man before he sees him?
(a) He plays a sheperd's pipe.
(b) The Rose-Beetle Man is singing.
(c) The rose-beetles are singing.
(d) He can hear his car in the distance.

3. Who rescues the Durrells from the Greek cab drivers?
(a) The British Consul.
(b) George.
(c) Roger.
(d) Spiro.

4. Larry becomes overweight in the spring. Which of the following is one of Margo's suggested diets?
(a) Atkins.
(b) Brown bread and olives.
(c) Milk and cooked vegetables.
(d) Orange juice and salad.

5. How does Gerry describe his mother at the beginning of Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?
(a) "Like a weary traveler, no worse for the wear."
(b) "Like a Greek godess, trailing muslin and scent."
(c) "Like a tiny, harassed missionary in an uprising."
(d) "Like a prim and proper English woman, dressed for tea."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tale of the cypress trees?

2. Why does Margo kiss the saint's feet?

3. When Spring came, Larry purchases a guitar and a large barrel of strong red wine. What kind of songs does he play?

4. What brings a smile to Lugaretzia?

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

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