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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. When Spring came, Larry purchases a guitar and a large barrel of strong red wine. What kind of songs does he play?
(a) Elizabethan love songs.
(b) English melodies.
(c) Island peasant songs.
(d) Island folk songs.

2. What does George do while waiting for Gerry to solve a math problem?
(a) Practices dancing and fencing moves.
(b) Hums the tune to Jeopardy.
(c) Taps his pencil on the table.
(d) Sits silently and waits patiently.

3. Larry becomes overweight in the spring. Which of the following is one of Margo's suggested diets?
(a) Brown bread and olives.
(b) Atkins.
(c) Milk and cooked vegetables.
(d) Orange juice and salad.

4. Why are the sea fauna greatly attracted to the archipelago?
(a) The reason is never discovered.
(b) The sea fauna is actually stuck there from low tides.
(c) The archipelago provides the sea fauna a safe haven from predators.
(d) The water around the archipelago is rich in minerals.

5. What is the most striking attribute of the Belgian consul?
(a) His immaculate clothing.
(b) His three-point beard.
(c) His accent.
(d) His tall stature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerry say "danced and twisted like wind-blown confetti" in the summer?

2. What does Spiro not like about the man that Margo goes swimming with?

3. What is wrong with every villa Mr. Beeler shows the Durrells?

4. Why does Gerry's mother insist he explain she is a widow?

5. What does Gerald's secretary, Sophie, eradicate from his book?

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