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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. Where does Spiro live, and learn English, while in America?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Stillwater.
(d) Boston.

2. Where is Quasimodo during Gerry's lessons?
(a) Sitting in Gerry's lap.
(b) Sitting on the table.
(c) Flying around the room.
(d) Marching to music.

3. How is the August weather in England described?
(a) A biting wind and stinging drizzle.
(b) Sunny skies and gentle breezes.
(c) A stinging drizzle and freezing temperatures.
(d) A biting wind and cold temperatures.

4. In the beginning of Part I: Chapter 4, what does Gerry's Mother decide for him?
(a) It is time for him to take dancing lessons.
(b) It is time for him to join the Merchant Navy.
(c) It is time for him to study literature.
(d) It is time for him to have some sort of education.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gerald's secretary, Sophie, eradicate from his book?

3. How does George go about teaching Gerry mathematics?

4. Why does Spiro take complete control the the Durrell's affairs?

5. What do the olive groves echo with?

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