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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 say living on Corfu is like?
(a) Like living with the three stooges.
(b) Like living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas.
(c) Like living in a dream.
(d) Like living in the Garden of Eden.

2. How is the August weather in England described?
(a) A biting wind and stinging drizzle.
(b) A biting wind and cold temperatures.
(c) Sunny skies and gentle breezes.
(d) A stinging drizzle and freezing temperatures.

3. Who names Gerry's pigeon?
(a) Margo.
(b) Quasimodo.
(c) Larry.
(d) Mother.

4. What is the original intent of Gerald Durrell for this book?
(a) Account of the natural history on the island of Corfu.
(b) Account of the birds on the island of Corfu.
(c) Account of the interesting people on the island of Corfu.
(d) Account of his family.

5. Who explores the countryside with Gerry?
(a) Roger.
(b) No one, he went alone.
(c) Leslie.
(d) Widdle and Puke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gerry settle into and spend his days at the villa?

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

3. What is the name of Gerry's tortoise?

4. What brings a smile to Lugaretzia?

5. Why do the Durrell children not know the age of their mother?

(see the answer key)

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