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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. Who is Gerry's tutor in the beginning of Part III: Chapter 14, The Talking Flowers?
(a) Peter.
(b) George.
(c) Mr. Kralefsky.
(d) Larry.

2. What do the olive groves echo with?
(a) Flutes.
(b) Cicadas.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Goldfinches.

3. What does Spiro not like about the man that Margo goes swimming with?
(a) He is a prisoner.
(b) He does not have a job.
(c) He cuts peoples throats.
(d) He is a Turk.

4. How many years does Spiro spend in America?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Eight.

5. Where does Spiro live, and learn English, while in America?
(a) Boston.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Stillwater.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What riveting news does Mother receive in a letter from Great Aunt Hermione?

2. In the beginning of Part I: Chapter 4, what does Gerry's Mother decide for him?

3. How is the August weather in England described?

4. What does Theodore offer to show Gerry at tea on Thursday?

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

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