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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 2, The Strawberry-Pink Villa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Durrell's want to leave the hotel as soon as possible?
(a) They want to settle down soon.
(b) The state of the lavatory.
(c) It is a dusty hotel.
(d) The food is awful.

2. 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.

3. Where is the Island of Corfu located?
(a) Val de Ropa.
(b) Greece.
(c) Vido.
(d) England.

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

5. How old is Gerry when the family moves to Corfu?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Eighteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of transportation do the Durrell's use to get to town?

2. Who supplies Gerald with several "dreadful puns" in the book?

3. Who does Gerald dedicate this book to?

4. What are in the two cases the customs officials are holding of the Durrells?

5. Who, out of the Durrell family, does Spiro adore the most?

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