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

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

3. How many years does Spiro spend in America?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

4. What makes Gerald's wife laugh when reading his manuscript?
(a) His spelling.
(b) The magenpies.
(c) His family.
(d) The "dreadful puns."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What disturbs Larry's writing on the second morning in the villa?

2. How is the August weather in England described?

3. Where does the Durrell family stay their first night on Corfu?

4. How many years does the Durrell family stay on Corfu?

5. What is the original intent of Gerald Durrell for this book?

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