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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Larry blame for his siblings being selfish?

2. Aside from being Greek and adoring bargaining, why does Spiro haggle so over prices for the Durrells?

3. How is Spiro known by the people on the island?

4. Why does Spiro take complete control the the Durrell's affairs?

5. Where does Mother suggest Larry's friends stay?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Theodore's opinion about life on Mars?

2. How does Gerry describe the Strawberry-Pink Villa?

3. How does Gerry describe his first glimpse and sounds of Corfu and its waters?

4. Gerald's original intent for his book was an account of the natural history on the island of Corfu. Why did that change?

5. What is the significance of Yani's scorpion in the bottle of olive oil?

6. How does Gerry come to the conclusion to visit Yani after his swim?

7. How does Gerry describe the weather in England during August?

8. Why was Thursday tea with Theodore an appointment Gerry would not have missed for anything?

9. What did Gerry think about his family's contribution to the book?

10. Why does Gerry have difficulties with mathematical problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the weather in England and Corfu during the month of August, and the effects on the family.

Essay Topic 2

While on Corfu, the Durrell family lived in three different villas. Explain the differences in each villa by comparing the home, gardens, and countryside of each. In theory, which was Gerry's favorite villa and why?

Essay Topic 3

Margo is dramatic throughout the book. Cite some of her more dramatic entrances or exits. Were her emotions warranted, or do you think she was overly dramatic?

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