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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. Why is Leslie's bath impeded in Part 3, Chapter 18?
2. The toads that Gerry finds are the size of:
3. How many guest RSVP to Gerry's birthday party?
4. What is Kralefsky's special interest?
5. At the end of Part II: Conversation, what proverb does Margo share about change?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Gerry describe the Chessboard Fields?
2. What does the introduction of Dodo say about Mother's character?
3. What event causes the eldest Durrell children for once to agree? What do they agree on?
4. What intriguing creature did Gerry find in the crumbling wall, and why did this upset Larry?
5. The Belgian consul exterminated emaciated cats as a humane act of kindness. What does Gerry think about this?
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 was Gerry initially suspicious when his family told him his new tutor, Mr. Kralefsky, was interested in birds?
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. How did Gerry apply psychology to get his family on board with the idea of him getting a boat for his birthday?
10. In Part II: Conversation, how does Gerry describe the arrival of spring?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Durrell family children were young when the arrived on the island of Corfu, Larry was twenty-three, Leslie nineteen, Margo eighteen, and Gerry ten. Five years later they left the island bound for England. How were the children portrayed at the beginning of the book? At the end? Explain their character growth, if any over the five year span on Corfu.
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
The Durrell family children, although siblings, are all very unique in their own ways. Select two of the Durrell children and compare and contrast their characteristics. For example, what affect has Mother's parenting played in their attitudes?
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