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

2. How does George go about teaching Gerry mathematics?
(a) With rhythmic rhymes.
(b) With flash cards.
(c) By repetition of examples.
(d) Through natural history examples.

3. What brings a smile to Lugaretzia?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Her children.
(c) Talking about her ailments.
(d) Daffodils.

4. What kind of transportation do the Durrell's use to get to town?
(a) Two taxi cabs.
(b) One stretch limo.
(c) Two horse-drawn cabs.
(d) Spiro picked them up in his Suburban.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Durrell's want to leave the hotel as soon as possible?

2. How is the August weather in England described?

3. What does Margo's Turkish suitor think he can do superbly?

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

5. What does Gerry liken Spiro to as he looks over and takes care of the family?

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