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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 7, The Daffodil-Yellow Villa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mother suggest Larry's friends stay?
(a) In her room.
(b) Outside.
(c) At Pension Suisse.
(d) On the veranda.

2. Who, out of the Durrell family, does Spiro adore the most?
(a) Larry.
(b) Roger.
(c) Gerry.
(d) Mother.

3. Why does Yani tell Gerry the scorpion is drowned in olive oil?
(a) Scorpion oil cures acne.
(b) It is an old Greek superstition to ward off scorpions from your home.
(c) The oil preserves the body.
(d) If stung by a scorpion, rub the oil on the spot and there will be hardly any discomfort.

4. What special day is it when Spiro drives Gerry, Mother, and Margo to town to buy furniture?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Saint Assisi Day.
(d) Saint Spiridon Day.

5. Instead to taking his goats to Gastouri, what does Yani do?
(a) Tastes Taki's red wine.
(b) Eats figs all day.
(c) Tastes Taki's white wine.
(d) Goes fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Gerry and George win points in their game in the bay?

2. Who teaches Gerry some of the most beautiful and haunting peasant songs?

3. What makes Gerald's wife laugh when reading his manuscript?

4. Why does Margo kiss the saint's feet?

5. What is Gerry's most exciting discovery?

(see the answer key)

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