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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II: Chapter 10, Pageant of the Fireflies, who tutors Gerry in the summer?
(a) Larry.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) George.
(d) Peter.

2. At the end of Part II: Conversation, what proverb does Margo share about change?
(a) Change is always painful at first, but then rewarding as a blue ribbon.
(b) Change is as good as a feast.
(c) Change is necessary.
(d) Change is always present in our lives.

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

4. In Part II: Conversation, where does the family spend most of its time eating, sleeping, reading, and/or arguing?
(a) The veranda.
(b) The bay.
(c) The olive groves.
(d) The garden.

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

6. Where does Spiro obtain Gerry's goldfish?
(a) The pet store.
(b) The bay.
(c) The palace of the Greek King.
(d) The palace of Spirodian.

7. When Spiro brings the mail, what does the bulk of Margo's mail consist of?
(a) Fashion magazines.
(b) Gun catalogues.
(c) Romance novels.
(d) Dieting magazines.

8. What names are given to the magpies that Gerry takes from the nest?
(a) Magenpies.
(b) Dee and Dum.
(c) Widdle and Puke.
(d) Achilles and Ulysses.

9. As a result of the matchbox incident, what happens to Gerry?
(a) He receives French lessons with the Belgian consul.
(b) He receives Greek lessons with Spiro.
(c) He is grounded for ten days.
(d) He has to get a job.

10. How is the Durrell family described on the train back to England?
(a) "A staff of circus goers."
(b) "The Durrells."
(c) "One traveling circus and staff."
(d) "The Durrell Family Circus."

11. Why is the snow-white villa given its name?
(a) Snow White lived there.
(b) It is snowing.
(c) Its color is white as snow.
(d) The paperwhite surrounding it are in full bloom.

12. What is the family preparing for in Part III: Chapter 18, An Entertainment with Animals?
(a) A circus.
(b) A birthday.
(c) A party.
(d) A going away party.

13. What languages do the magenpies learn to speak?
(a) French and English.
(b) French and Greek.
(c) Greek and English.
(d) English and Spanish.

14. What does the crumbling wall that surrounded the sunken garden provide Gerry?
(a) A great view of the Tortoise Hills.
(b) An imaginary world of make-believe.
(c) Something to spackle.
(d) A rich hunting ground.

15. What does Gerry name the gecko that takes up residence in his bedroom?
(a) Ulysess.
(b) Dodo.
(c) Geronimo.
(d) Piddle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kralefsky's mother think about flowers?

2. What riveting news does Mother receive in a letter from Great Aunt Hermione?

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

4. What does Kralefsky consider to be "the ticket"?

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

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