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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. Aside from the sirocco, what impedes Margo's return from the island where she seeks solitude?
(a) The Sea Cow.
(b) Peter.
(c) The dogs barking.
(d) Her puffy sunburned eyelids.

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

3. Under the loose plaster of the crumbing wall, what does Gerry find?
(a) A black beetle.
(b) A black scorpion.
(c) A white scorpion.
(d) Earwigs.

4. Who are Widdle and Puke?
(a) Two magenpies Gerry receives for his birthday.
(b) Two owls Gerry receives for his birthday.
(c) Two puppies Gerry receives for his birthday.
(d) Two tortoises Gerry receives for his birthday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Gerry's book that he starts writing in Part II: Chapter 10, Pageant of the Fireflies?

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

3. At the end of Part II: Conversation, what proverb does Margo share about change?

4. What is wrong with Theodore's friend's house when another floor is added?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Part III: Chapter 13, The Snow-White Villa, why does Theodore ponder the idea of having the toads swallow swords?

2. What is Margo's reaction to Peter having to leave the island because they are getting too close?

3. How are Dodo and Margo alike?

4. Why are the Durrells having a party in Part 3?

5. What event causes the eldest Durrell children for once to agree? What do they agree on?

6. Gerry's magpies, or magenpies, are from the crow tribe of birds. How do they live up to the crow tribe stereo type in the Durrell family house, especially in Larry's room?

7. Why does Larry go snipe hunting?

8. How does Gerry describe the Chessboard Fields?

9. Why was Gerry initially suspicious when his family told him his new tutor, Mr. Kralefsky, was interested in birds?

10. Why did Gerry's trips to the archipelago in the Sea Cow become less frequent?

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