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

2. Who rescues the Durrells from the Greek cab drivers?
(a) The British Consul.
(b) Spiro.
(c) Roger.
(d) George.

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

4. Where does Geronimo live?
(a) In the snow-white villa.
(b) With Spiro.
(c) In the zinna bed.
(d) In Mother's room.

5. Why does Mother dispense of Peter's services?
(a) Because Gerry is not learning anything.
(b) Because he and Margo are getting too close.
(c) Because he is rude to Larry.
(d) Because his wage is too high for them to pay while in the bigger house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is wrong with Theodore's friend's house when another floor is added?

3. In the summer, what makes the island vibrate with their cries?

4. Who does Gerry ask to build him a boat so he can visit the archipelago?

5. What is the name of the family dog?

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