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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 14, The Talking Flowers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most striking attribute of the Belgian consul?
(a) His immaculate clothing.
(b) His accent.
(c) His three-point beard.
(d) His tall stature.

2. What riveting news does Mother receive in a letter from Great Aunt Hermione?
(a) That Aunt Mabel moved to Sussex.
(b) Henry broke his leg.
(c) That she wants to come and stay.
(d) Henry passed away.

3. What kind of transportation do the Durrell's use to get to town?
(a) Two horse-drawn cabs.
(b) Spiro picked them up in his Suburban.
(c) Two taxi cabs.
(d) One stretch limo.

4. What do the olive groves echo with?
(a) Flutes.
(b) Goldfinches.
(c) Cicadas.
(d) Lizards.

5. Who is the goat shepherd who tells Gerry the tale of the cypress tree?
(a) The Rose-Beetle Man.
(b) Yani.
(c) Spiro.
(d) Agathi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name given to Gerry's boat?

2. Who are Widdle and Puke?

3. Why do Gerry and Kralefsky go to the top of his house?

4. How does Gerry describe the bay?

5. According to Gerry, to whom or what does Tortoise Hill belong?

(see the answer key)

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