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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. What does Gerry think about Theodore's library?
(a) The Darwin books are dusty.
(b) It does not have enough Sherlock Holmes.
(c) It is thoroughly well-balanced.
(d) It is full of natural history books.

2. One day Mother and Gerry buy the Rose-Beetle Man's entire stock of rose-beetles, what do they do with them?
(a) Tie them to their hats.
(b) Feed them to the frogs.
(c) Tie them to the lamps in the house.
(d) Release them into the garden.

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

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

5. What is the name of the family dog?
(a) Margo.
(b) Roger.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Rover.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerry describe the bay?

2. What brings a smile to Lugaretzia?

3. Who goes turtledove hunting with Leslie?

4. How often does Gerry meet with Theodore?

5. Larry becomes overweight in the spring. Which of the following is one of Margo's suggested diets?

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