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

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

3. What illness does Margo suffer from in the English weather?
(a) None.
(b) Catarrh.
(c) Acne.
(d) Flu.

4. Who names Gerry's pigeon?
(a) Quasimodo.
(b) Larry.
(c) Mother.
(d) Margo.

5. What is the name of Gerry's tortoise?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Yani.
(c) Agathi.
(d) Margo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Larry goes to light a cigarette, what flies out of the box?

3. How does George go about teaching Gerry mathematics?

4. Who does Gerald dedicate this book to?

5. What hobby does Margo take up after settling into the villa?

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