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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. Who lives at the cottage?
(a) Leslie moves into the cottage.
(b) No one, it is for Larry's guests.
(c) Lots of insect life for Gerry to explore.
(d) A elderly gardener and his wife.

2. What is the name given to Gerry's boat?
(a) The Bumtrinket.
(b) The Bootle-Bumtrinket.
(c) The Bootle.
(d) The Sea Calf.

3. What does Spiro not like about the man that Margo goes swimming with?
(a) He is a Turk.
(b) He does not have a job.
(c) He cuts peoples throats.
(d) He is a prisoner.

4. 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.

5. Who is Gerry's tutor in the beginning of Part III: Chapter 14, The Talking Flowers?
(a) Peter.
(b) Mr. Kralefsky.
(c) Larry.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insects does Gerry find that can change colors, like chameleons?

2. Why is the snow-white villa given its name?

3. Why does Mother dispense of Peter's services?

4. How many species of cyclops are found on Corfu?

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

(see the answer key)

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