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

2. Why does Gerry's mother insist he explain she is a widow?
(a) She wants men to know she is available.
(b) She wants the reader's sympathy.
(c) She does not want people to think ill of her.
(d) She wants her story told accurately.

3. What is the original intent of Gerald Durrell for this book?
(a) Account of the natural history on the island of Corfu.
(b) Account of the birds on the island of Corfu.
(c) Account of his family.
(d) Account of the interesting people on the island of Corfu.

4. What illness does Margo suffer from in the English weather?
(a) Catarrh.
(b) None.
(c) Acne.
(d) Flu.

5. Who supplies Gerald with several "dreadful puns" in the book?
(a) Spiro.
(b) His wife.
(c) Dr. Theodore Stephanides.
(d) Larry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Spiro spend in America?

2. How is the August weather in England described?

3. What is the name of the family dog?

4. What illness does Leslie suffer from in the English weather?

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

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