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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Gerald's study?
(a) In the solarium.
(b) In the bathroom attached to his room.
(c) In a bedroom attached to his room.
(d) In the attic.

2. What did Leslie Darrell discover upon settling into the villa?
(a) One was able to purchase wine at any age.
(b) One was able to rent a helicopter without parental permission.
(c) One was able to purchase an automobile without a license.
(d) One was able to purchase lethal weapons without a permit.

3. Where is Corfu?
(a) Off the coast of Athens.
(b) In the Pacific Ocean.
(c) North of Spain.
(d) Off the Albanian and Greek coastlines.

4. Who were Widdle and Puke?
(a) Two dogs Gerald was given for his birthday.
(b) Two of Larry's drunken friends.
(c) Two cats Sven gave Gerald's mother as a gift.
(d) Two spiders Gerald found at the pond.

5. Before Donald and Max leave the Durrells, what were they given to drink?
(a) A little wine.
(b) Warm brandy.
(c) Hot tea.
(d) Hot coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the time of the year in the beginning of the story when the Darrell family members are meeting?

2. What did Theodore and Gerald snack on after their day of exploration in Chapter Four?

3. What was Gerald contemplating on his walk home from meeting the gypsy and Pavlo?

4. What was the second catch of the fishing expedition for Taki?

5. Why did Margo and Larry implore Donald and Max to be quiet?

(see the answer key)

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