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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Larry liken the Durrell family's entry to?
(a) A traveling circus.
(b) A traveling circus of medieval tumblers.
(c) A troupe of medieval tumblers.
(d) Gracious majesty of English nobels.

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

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

4. What does Roger do during Gerry's lessons?
(a) Dances in the drawing room.
(b) Roams the countryside.
(c) Chases butterflies.
(d) Sleeps under the table.

5. Who is the most weird and fascinating character Gerry meets on his explorations?
(a) George.
(b) Theodore.
(c) The Rose-Beetle Man.
(d) Yani.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Durrell's want to leave the hotel as soon as possible?

2. What does Gerald say living on Corfu is like?

3. Why does Margo kiss the saint's feet?

4. What illness does Leslie suffer from in the English weather?

5. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Larry's attitude upon reaching the island of Corfu?

2. What was Theodore's opinion about life on Mars?

3. How did spring affect Mother, when left undisturbed by Larry? What affect did this have on Larry?

4. How do the islanders see Spiro?

5. How did Spiro act as the Durrell family's caretaker?

6. Why is the Rose-Beetle Man described as one of the most weird and fascinating characters Gerry met?

7. How does Gerry describe the Strawberry-Pink Villa?

8. In the garden, Gerry finds an earwig's nest, and posts a sign for passers by to beware and keep quiet. What words were spelled correctly on the sign, and why is that significant to his character?

9. Why does Gerry have difficulties with mathematical problems?

10. How did Larry attempt to help his family regain their pose, after it was shattered by Roger and the pack of dogs?

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