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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. What hobby does Margo take up after settling into the villa?
(a) Dieting.
(b) Reading.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Sun-bathing.

2. What is Mother doing at the onset of Larry's attack about England's climate and the family's illnesses?
(a) Reading a cooking book.
(b) Petting Dodo.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Reading a gardening book.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is wrong with every villa Mr. Beeler shows the Durrells?

3. How is the August weather in England described?

4. Who does Larry blame for his siblings being selfish?

5. What does Larry say the family needs in Part I: Prologue, The Migration?

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