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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 5, A Treasure of Spiders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerry liken Spiro to as he looks over and takes care of the family?
(a) Saint Assisi.
(b) A guardian angel.
(c) An ugly angel.
(d) A watchdog.

2. What illness does Gerry suffer from in the English weather?
(a) None.
(b) Ear infections.
(c) Catarrh.
(d) Measels.

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

4. What wakes Yani up from his siesta in Chapter 5?
(a) Gerry willing him awake.
(b) Gerry throwing stones.
(c) Roger chasing a cat.
(d) Gerry shaking him.

5. What is the name of Gerry's tortoise?
(a) Yani.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Agathi.
(d) Margo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yani never sleep in the hills?

2. What illness does Larry suffer from in the English weather?

3. What does Larry liken the Durrell family's entry to?

4. Who explores the countryside with Gerry?

5. How does Gerry describe the bay?

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