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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 14, The Talking Flowers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Durrell family stay their first night on Corfu?
(a) Spiro's home.
(b) Pension Suisse.
(c) La Masion.
(d) The strawberry-pink villa.

2. At the end of Part II: Conversation, what proverb does Margo share about change?
(a) Change is always present in our lives.
(b) Change is as good as a feast.
(c) Change is necessary.
(d) Change is always painful at first, but then rewarding as a blue ribbon.

3. Why does Yani tell Gerry the scorpion is drowned in olive oil?
(a) Scorpion oil cures acne.
(b) It is an old Greek superstition to ward off scorpions from your home.
(c) The oil preserves the body.
(d) If stung by a scorpion, rub the oil on the spot and there will be hardly any discomfort.

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

5. What is the name of Gerry's book that he starts writing in Part II: Chapter 10, Pageant of the Fireflies?
(a) My Adventures with Roger.
(b) Boy's Own Paper.
(c) Natural History of Corfu.
(d) Fauna of Corfu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Durrell family planning to move in Part II: Conversation?

2. Who suggests to Larry that Corfu is wonderful?

3. Who goes turtledove hunting with Leslie?

4. What kind of transportation do the Durrell's use to get to town?

5. What insects does Gerry find that can change colors, like chameleons?

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