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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part II: Conversation, what proverb does Margo share about change?
(a) Change is always present in our lives.
(b) Change is as good as a feast.
(c) Change is necessary.
(d) Change is always painful at first, but then rewarding as a blue ribbon.

2. What is the name of the black-backed gull Gerry acquires from the criminal?
(a) Aleko.
(b) Kosti.
(c) Albania.
(d) Vido.

3. Why is Leslie's bath impeded in Part 3, Chapter 18?
(a) Gerry has his water-snakes in the bath.
(b) He has to help save Dodo from the angry dogs.
(c) Margo had used all the towels.
(d) The water is shut off.

4. What are the Chessboard Fields named after?
(a) Mr. Chessboard, a Englishman who once lived on Corfu.
(b) Fields sprawling with flowers in a chessboard pattern.
(c) A field where the peasants play chess every Sunday.
(d) Fields sprawling with small square crops.

5. As a result of the matchbox incident, what happens to Gerry?
(a) He has to get a job.
(b) He is grounded for ten days.
(c) He receives Greek lessons with Spiro.
(d) He receives French lessons with the Belgian consul.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family feel about Great Aunt Hermione?

2. Where does Mother say she wants to be buried?

3. What is Kralefsky's special interest?

4. In Part II: Chapter 10, Pageant of the Fireflies, who tutors Gerry in the summer?

5. What riveting news does Mother receive in a letter from Great Aunt Hermione?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Gerry apply psychology to get his family on board with the idea of him getting a boat for his birthday?

2. Why are the Durrells having a party in Part 3?

3. How are Dodo and Margo alike?

4. What two ways did Peter teach Gerry English?

5. In Part II: Conversation, how does Gerry describe the arrival of spring?

6. Gerry's magpies, or magenpies, are from the crow tribe of birds. How do they live up to the crow tribe stereo type in the Durrell family house, especially in Larry's room?

7. What is Margo's reaction to Peter having to leave the island because they are getting too close?

8. Why was Gerry initially suspicious when his family told him his new tutor, Mr. Kralefsky, was interested in birds?

9. Why does Larry go snipe hunting?

10. How did Mr. Kralefsky's tall tales of saving ladies from danger get him two broken ribs?

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