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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 6, The Sweet Spring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roger do during Gerry's lessons?
(a) Roams the countryside.
(b) Chases butterflies.
(c) Dances in the drawing room.
(d) Sleeps under the table.

2. What illness does Gerry suffer from in the English weather?
(a) Measels.
(b) Ear infections.
(c) None.
(d) Catarrh.

3. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?
(a) Val de Ropa.
(b) His backyard.
(c) The Corfu bay.
(d) The strawberry-pink villa.

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

5. Larry becomes overweight in the spring. Which of the following is one of Margo's suggested diets?
(a) Brown bread and olives.
(b) Atkins.
(c) Milk and cooked vegetables.
(d) Orange juice and salad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the family decide will teach Gerry?

2. What does George do while waiting for Gerry to solve a math problem?

3. How old is Gerry when the family moves to Corfu?

4. Who goes turtledove hunting with Leslie?

5. How does George go about teaching Gerry mathematics?

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