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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. At the snow-white villa, what does Gerry get on intimate terms with?
(a) Owls.
(b) Squirrels.
(c) Lacewings.
(d) Mantids.

2. What is wrong with Theodore's friend's house when another floor is added?
(a) There are no stairs.
(b) They do not have zoning permits.
(c) They use poor materials.
(d) The windows will not open.

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

4. Instead of catching Old Plop, what does Gerry catch?
(a) Two water-snakes.
(b) The flu.
(c) A criminal.
(d) A big old fish in the bay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother name her Dandy Dinmont?

2. How does Kralefsky teach Gerry the French language?

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

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

5. Aside from the sirocco, what impedes Margo's return from the island where she seeks solitude?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two ways did Peter teach Gerry English?

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

3. In Part II: Conversation, how does Gerry describe the arrival of spring?

4. Why does Larry go snipe hunting?

5. How did Gerry apply psychology to get his family on board with the idea of him getting a boat for his birthday?

6. How does Gerry describe the Chessboard Fields?

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

8. What does the introduction of Dodo say about Mother's character?

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

10. What battle between a gecko and mantis takes place in Gerry's room? What is the outcome?

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