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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. While still on the boat, approaching Corfu, what does Gerry hear?
(a) Gulls.
(b) Cicadas.
(c) Church bells.
(d) The ships engines.

2. What insects does Gerry find that can change colors, like chameleons?
(a) Rose beetles.
(b) Hornets.
(c) Mantis.
(d) Crab spiders.

3. How does Gerry describe his mother at the beginning of Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?
(a) "Like a weary traveler, no worse for the wear."
(b) "Like a tiny, harassed missionary in an uprising."
(c) "Like a Greek godess, trailing muslin and scent."
(d) "Like a prim and proper English woman, dressed for tea."

4. What are in the two cases the customs officials are holding of the Durrells?
(a) Spices.
(b) Mother's recipe books.
(c) Leslie's gun books.
(d) Bed linens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gerry brings four books on natural history, a butterfly net, a dog, and ______ to Corfu.

2. How many years does Spiro spend in America?

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

4. What does Gerry liken Spiro to as he looks over and takes care of the family?

5. What illness does Gerry suffer from in the English weather?

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