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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 7, The Daffodil-Yellow Villa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who supplies Gerald with several "dreadful puns" in the book?
(a) Dr. Theodore Stephanides.
(b) His wife.
(c) Larry.
(d) Spiro.

2. What makes Gerald's wife laugh when reading his manuscript?
(a) His family.
(b) His spelling.
(c) The "dreadful puns."
(d) The magenpies.

3. Where does Spiro live, and learn English, while in America?
(a) Boston.
(b) Stillwater.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Chicago.

4. Who explores the countryside with Gerry?
(a) Roger.
(b) Widdle and Puke.
(c) No one, he went alone.
(d) Leslie.

5. Who rescues the Durrells from the Greek cab drivers?
(a) Roger.
(b) The British Consul.
(c) Spiro.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of people does Mother not like?

2. What does George find helpful in teaching Gerry?

3. How does Gerry describe the bay?

4. Where does Theodore suggest they go in the spring to explore ditches?

5. Who is the goat shepherd who tells Gerry the tale of the cypress tree?

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