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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. What does Gerald's secretary, Sophie, eradicate from his book?
(a) Split infinitives.
(b) Misspellings.
(c) Commas.
(d) Dreadful puns.

2. When Larry goes to light a cigarette, what flies out of the box?
(a) A grashopper.
(b) A mantis.
(c) A fire-fly.
(d) A bumble-bee.

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

4. What hobby does Margo take up after settling into the villa?
(a) Sun-bathing.
(b) Dieting.
(c) Reading.
(d) Gardening.

5. What does Gerry liken Spiro to as he looks over and takes care of the family?
(a) An ugly angel.
(b) Saint Assisi.
(c) A watchdog.
(d) A guardian angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rescues the Durrells from the Greek cab drivers?

2. Gerald's mother receives a shipment of two pelicans, a scarlet ibis, a vulture, and eight monkeys. Which one gives her trouble?

3. Who suggests to Larry that Corfu is wonderful?

4. What does Gerry think about Theodore's library?

5. What kind of books are on Mother's bedside table?

(see the answer key)

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