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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 12, The Woodcock Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What special day is it when Spiro drives Gerry, Mother, and Margo to town to buy furniture?
(a) Saint Spiridon Day.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Saint Assisi Day.
(d) Valentine's Day.

3. What is Gerry's most exciting discovery?
(a) Crab spiders.
(b) Mantis.
(c) An earwig's nest.
(d) Rose beetles.

4. How is Spiro known by the people on the island?
(a) He is respected and feared.
(b) He is well-known and feared by all.
(c) He is known for his long mustache.
(d) He is well-known and respected.

5. According to Gerry, to whom or what does Tortoise Hill belong?
(a) Madame Cyclops.
(b) The tortoises.
(c) The island of Corfu.
(d) Gerry, because he names it Tortoise Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zatopec is one of the first of Larry's guests to arrive for a visit, what is his occupation?

2. Why does Spiro take complete control the the Durrell's affairs?

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

4. Where is Quasimodo during Gerry's lessons?

5. Under the loose plaster of the crumbing wall, what does Gerry find?

(see the answer key)

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