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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 2, The Strawberry-Pink Villa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What insects does Gerry find that can change colors, like chameleons?
(a) Rose beetles.
(b) Mantis.
(c) Crab spiders.
(d) Hornets.

2. What is the name of the family dog?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Roger.
(c) Rover.
(d) Margo.

3. Why do the Durrell's want to leave the hotel as soon as possible?
(a) It is a dusty hotel.
(b) The food is awful.
(c) They want to settle down soon.
(d) The state of the lavatory.

4. What is the villa called that Spiro shows the family in Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?
(a) Rose-beetle Villa.
(b) Tortoise-green Villa.
(c) Daffodil-yellow Villa.
(d) Strawberry-pink Villa.

5. Where is the Island of Corfu located?
(a) Vido.
(b) Val de Ropa.
(c) Greece.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, out of the Durrell family, does Spiro adore the most?

2. How does Gerry describe his mother at the beginning of Part I: Chapter 1, The Unsuspected Isle?

3. What is the original intent of Gerald Durrell for this book?

4. Gerry brings four books on natural history, a butterfly net, a dog, and ______ to Corfu.

5. How is the August weather in England described?

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