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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. In the beginning of Part I: Conversation, what does Larry do that upsets Mother?
(a) Invites all his friends to visit and stay at Pension Suisse.
(b) Invites all his friends to come and stay with them on the island.
(c) Tells Leslie, Margo, Gerry, and Mother they will have to sleep outside while his friends are here.
(d) Invites all his friends to visit and sleep on the veranda.

2. Where is the Island of Corfu located?
(a) Val de Ropa.
(b) Greece.
(c) England.
(d) Vido.

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

4. What is interesting about Quasimodo?
(a) She sleeps in the house.
(b) She eats strawberries.
(c) She lays an egg.
(d) She marches to music.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Larry becomes overweight in the spring. Which of the following is one of Margo's suggested diets?

2. Where does Spiro live, and learn English, while in America?

3. What do Gerry and George use as water-pistols in the bay?

4. What is the original intent of Gerald Durrell for this book?

5. What does Roger do during Gerry's lessons?

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