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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. One day Mother and Gerry buy the Rose-Beetle Man's entire stock of rose-beetles, what do they do with them?
(a) Release them into the garden.
(b) Tie them to the lamps in the house.
(c) Feed them to the frogs.
(d) Tie them to their hats.

2. What does spring mean for Leslie?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Building a boat.
(c) Getting rid of Margo's suitors.
(d) Hunting.

3. Why does Spiro take complete control the the Durrell's affairs?
(a) To make sure they are not swindled.
(b) He loves the English.
(c) To swindle them.
(d) He needs the money.

4. What is the tale of the cypress trees?
(a) They will give you nightmares.
(b) They will give you pleasant dreams.
(c) You will have a good rest if you sleep under them.
(d) They will steal your brains if you sleep under them.

5. Why do the Durrell children not know the age of their mother?
(a) She can never remember the date of her birth.
(b) Her mother did not tell her the date she was born.
(c) She will not tell them her age.
(d) Her birth certificate is damaged in a move.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Larry blame for his siblings being selfish?

2. What does Gerald say living on Corfu is like?

3. How often does Gerry meet with Theodore?

4. How does the family feel about Great Aunt Hermione?

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

(see the answer key)

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