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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. In the beginning of Part I: Chapter 4, what does Gerry's Mother decide for him?
(a) It is time for him to study literature.
(b) It is time for him to take dancing lessons.
(c) It is time for him to join the Merchant Navy.
(d) It is time for him to have some sort of education.

2. How many guest RSVP to Gerry's birthday party?
(a) Two.
(b) Forty-six.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Ten.

3. What does George find helpful in teaching Gerry?
(a) Never leaving the house for an exploration of nature.
(b) Relating everything to caterpillars.
(c) Relating everything to birds.
(d) Placing a sprig of zoology into every subject.

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

5. Who goes turtledove hunting with Leslie?
(a) The Turkish boy.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Spiro.
(d) Larry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Larry decide to attack about England's climate and the family's illnesses?

2. What special day is it when Spiro drives Gerry, Mother, and Margo to town to buy furniture?

3. What does Margo's Turkish suitor think he can do superbly?

4. How does winter come to the island of Corfu?

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

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