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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 4, A Bushel of Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Larry decide to attack about England's climate and the family's illnesses?
(a) Mother.
(b) God.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Margo.

3. 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.

4. Who does Larry blame for his siblings being selfish?
(a) Society.
(b) Their father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Himself.

5. Who suggests to Larry that Corfu is wonderful?
(a) His friend George.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Spiro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Gerry hear the Rose-Beetle Man before he sees him?

2. What is the first item the Rose-Beetle Man sells Gerry?

3. What is the name of the family dog?

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

5. Where does Gerry settle into and spend his days at the villa?

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