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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 17, The Chessboard Fields.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What insects does Gerry find that can change colors, like chameleons?
(a) Hornets.
(b) Rose beetles.
(c) Crab spiders.
(d) Mantis.

2. What is the original intent of Gerald Durrell for this book?
(a) Account of the interesting people on the island of Corfu.
(b) Account of the natural history on the island of Corfu.
(c) Account of his family.
(d) Account of the birds on the island of Corfu.

3. What does Kralefsky's mother think about flowers?
(a) They are wonderful to work with.
(b) That they can talk.
(c) That birds prefer daisies.
(d) They smell beautiful.

4. What does Gerry say "danced and twisted like wind-blown confetti" in the summer?
(a) Olive leaves.
(b) Cicadas.
(c) Lacewings.
(d) Butterflies.

5. What illness does Margo suffer from in the English weather?
(a) Acne.
(b) None.
(c) Flu.
(d) Catarrh.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of the matchbox incident, what happens to Gerry?

2. Who rescues the Durrells from the Greek cab drivers?

3. Whose room do the magpies that Gerry takes from the nest disrupt?

4. How old is Gerry when the family moves to Corfu?

5. Which two Durrell family members get motion sickness in the boats?

(see the answer key)

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