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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Gerry say "danced and twisted like wind-blown confetti" in the summer?
2. In the summer, what makes the island vibrate with their cries?
3. What gives Spiro a weak stomach?
4. Where is the Durrell family planning to move in Part II: Conversation?
5. Who is Gerry's tutor in the beginning of Part III: Chapter 14, The Talking Flowers?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Gerry apply psychology to get his family on board with the idea of him getting a boat for his birthday?
2. What is the final event, revisited oppositely, that Spiro helps the family with?
3. What two ways did Peter teach Gerry English?
4. In Part II: Conversation, how does Gerry describe the arrival of spring?
5. Kosti warns Gerry about Alecko too late, as Gerry is already stroking his feathers. Alecko does not fuss. What does this say about Gerry's character?
6. Why did Gerry's trips to the archipelago in the Sea Cow become less frequent?
7. What is Margo's reaction to Peter having to leave the island because they are getting too close?
8. The Belgian consul exterminated emaciated cats as a humane act of kindness. What does Gerry think about this?
9. How did Mr. Kralefsky's tall tales of saving ladies from danger get him two broken ribs?
10. What does the introduction of Dodo say about Mother's character?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Part II: Chapter 7, The Daffodil-Yellow Villa, Gerry watches two couples of swallows building nests and feeding their young. Compare and contrast the swallow's fathering behaviors to that of a human father.
Essay Topic 2
Mother oftentimes let the children argue amongst themselves until the words became harsh and mean. What does this say about her mothering style? How was it effective or not? If not, how do you think it would have been best to handle Larry, Leslie, Margo, and Gerry? Cite examples.
Essay Topic 3
Margo is dramatic throughout the book. Cite some of her more dramatic entrances or exits. Were her emotions warranted, or do you think she was overly dramatic?
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