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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. How many years does the Durrell family stay on Corfu?
(a) Six years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Four and a half years.
(d) One year.

2. What is Mother doing at the onset of Larry's attack about England's climate and the family's illnesses?
(a) Reading a gardening book.
(b) Petting Dodo.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Reading a cooking book.

3. Who is the most weird and fascinating character Gerry meets on his explorations?
(a) George.
(b) The Rose-Beetle Man.
(c) Yani.
(d) Theodore.

4. How does Gerry describe his mother at the beginning of Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?
(a) "Like a tiny, harassed missionary in an uprising."
(b) "Like a weary traveler, no worse for the wear."
(c) "Like a Greek godess, trailing muslin and scent."
(d) "Like a prim and proper English woman, dressed for tea."

5. How many people does Larry tell Mother to budget for food and lodging, concerning his summer guests that will be arriving within a few weeks?
(a) Ten or Twelve.
(b) Seven or eight.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Two or three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who explores the countryside with Gerry?

2. What is the villa called that Spiro shows the family in Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?

3. While still on the boat, approaching Corfu, what does Gerry hear?

4. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?

5. What is Gerry's most exciting discovery?

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