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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. In the summer, what makes the island vibrate with their cries?
2. How does Kralefsky teach Gerry the French language?
3. Why is Leslie's bath impeded in Part 3, Chapter 18?
4. How many guest RSVP to Gerry's birthday party?
5. What is wrong with Theodore's friend's house when another floor is added?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Mr. Kralefsky's tall tales of saving ladies from danger get him two broken ribs?
2. The moon did not shine the night of Mother's inaugural swim. What lit up the night in the air and in the water?
3. Why does Larry go snipe hunting?
4. 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?
5. Why did Gerry's trips to the archipelago in the Sea Cow become less frequent?
6. What is Margo's reaction to Peter having to leave the island because they are getting too close?
7. How are Dodo and Margo alike?
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. What event causes the eldest Durrell children for once to agree? What do they agree on?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Spiro had a belligerent side and a loveable one too. The taxi drivers and customs officials felt his wrath, while the Durrell family only received his love and kindness. Compare and contrast these too very different sides of Spiro.
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
The Rose-Beetle Man was a very interesting character to Gerry. What was the tone in the beginning of Part I: Chapter 3, The Rose-Beetle Man with the introduction of his character? What was the tone set by the Gerry the last time he saw the Rose-Beetle Man? How does the tone differ, and how is this difference conveyed?
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