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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 Larry say his mother is starting to look like in Part I: Prologue, The Migration?
(a) A ray of sunshine in the gloomy climate.
(b) A widow.
(c) A plate of scarlet porridge.
(d) An Irish washerwoman.

2. What illness does Leslie suffer from in the English weather?
(a) Catarrh.
(b) Bleeding ears.
(c) Whooping cough.
(d) None.

3. Who explores the countryside with Gerry?
(a) No one, he went alone.
(b) Roger.
(c) Widdle and Puke.
(d) Leslie.

4. Why does Spiro take complete control the the Durrell's affairs?
(a) He needs the money.
(b) To make sure they are not swindled.
(c) He loves the English.
(d) To swindle them.

5. What is wrong with every villa Mr. Beeler shows the Durrells?
(a) They are not close enough to the sea.
(b) Not one has a balcony.
(c) Not one has a bathroom.
(d) They are infested with crickets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insects does Gerry find that can change colors, like chameleons?

2. Who is the most weird and fascinating character Gerry meets on his explorations?

3. What illness does Margo suffer from in the English weather?

4. What is the name of the family dog?

5. What does Theodore tell Gerry made the trapdoors?

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