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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. How does Kralefsky teach Gerry the French language?

2. Who are Widdle and Puke?

3. In Part II: Chapter 11, The Enchanted Archipelago, what addition is made to the Sea Cow?

4. What colors are the cyclamen that grow under the olive trees?

5. In Part II: Conversation, where does the family spend most of its time eating, sleeping, reading, and/or arguing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the final event, revisited oppositely, that Spiro helps the family with?

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

3. Mr. Kralefsky's mother believes flowers can talk and have personality. How does Gerry respond to this idea?

4. The Belgian consul exterminated emaciated cats as a humane act of kindness. What does Gerry think about this?

5. The moon did not shine the night of Mother's inaugural swim. What lit up the night in the air and in the water?

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

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

8. 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?

9. What intriguing creature did Gerry find in the crumbling wall, and why did this upset Larry?

10. What two ways did Peter teach Gerry English?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chaos often ensues in the Durrell family, such as that caused by Gerry's animals, or the fire in Larry's room. Would you theorize that on some level they enjoy the chaos? Why or why not?

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

While on Corfu, the Durrell family lived in three different villas. Explain the differences in each villa by comparing the home, gardens, and countryside of each. In theory, which was Gerry's favorite villa and why?

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