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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 15, The Cyclamen Woods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does George introduce Theodore to Gerry?
(a) As a countryside expert on trapdoor spiders.
(b) As an excellent fencer and dancer.
(c) As a conservative doctor of medicine.
(d) As an eccentric nature-lover.

2. Who are Widdle and Puke?
(a) Two owls Gerry receives for his birthday.
(b) Two magenpies Gerry receives for his birthday.
(c) Two tortoises Gerry receives for his birthday.
(d) Two puppies Gerry receives for his birthday.

3. Why does Spiro take complete control the the Durrell's affairs?
(a) He loves the English.
(b) He needs the money.
(c) To make sure they are not swindled.
(d) To swindle them.

4. What does Kralefsky consider to be "the ticket"?
(a) Women.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Birds.
(d) Natural history.

5. What illness does Leslie suffer from in the English weather?
(a) Bleeding ears.
(b) Catarrh.
(c) None.
(d) Whooping cough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yani tell Gerry the scorpion is drowned in olive oil?

2. What does Roger do with the pebbles Gerry found in the sand?

3. Who does Gerry find at George's home when he goes to ask him about the trapdoor?

4. Where does the Durrell family stay their first night on Corfu?

5. What disturbs Larry's writing on the second morning in the villa?

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