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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. How does winter come to the island of Corfu?
(a) Fiercely.
(b) With a howl and a shriek.
(c) Gently.
(d) Slowly and steadily.

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

3. What does Margo's Turkish suitor think he can do superbly?
(a) Swim, ride, and sail.
(b) Cook, sail, and write.
(c) Write, swim, and ride.
(d) Dance, fence, and type.

4. Who does the family decide will teach Gerry?
(a) George.
(b) Yani.
(c) Larry.
(d) Spiro.

5. What uncharacteristic thing does Larry do in Part II: Chapter 12, the Woodcock Winter?
(a) Help Mother in the kitchen.
(b) Go on a diet.
(c) Take dancing lessons.
(d) Go hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerry liken Spiro to as he looks over and takes care of the family?

2. From what union does Dodo bear a puppy?

3. What illness does Margo suffer from in the English weather?

4. What are in the two cases the customs officials are holding of the Durrells?

5. How is Spiro known by the people on the island?

(see the answer key)

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