Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 8

1. What techniques are used to show that something important is happening when Gerry and the convict catch Old Plop the turtle?

2. What language are Gerry and his teacher speaking in the bird market?

3. Where did Spiro get the goldfish for Gerry?

4. What does Gerry put into the bath?

5. What is hiding under the table at the dinner party?

6. How does the filmmaker turn the party into chaos?

7. Why is Spiro so sad in the scene on the pier?

8. When the boat sails away is the camera shot from overhead or eye level?

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 7

1. What animal is seen escaping in the underwater shot? Draw it.

2. What does Gerry do with the snakes that we would never do?

3. In the book, “My Family and Other Animals”, Gerry speaks in Greek to the islanders. Why do they speak in English (with a Greek accent) in the series?

4. What happens when the Magenpies start talking?

5. What advice does Theo give Mrs. Durrell at the end of this episode?

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 6

1. Draw what Gerry finds in his room in the new villa.

2. What type of animals does Gerry’s new teacher have?

3. What sound is heard to tell Gerry’s new teacher that he has to go and see his mother?

4. Where does Gerry think his teacher is going?

5. In what way is the mother’s room different from the room they study in?

6. What is very unusual about the mother?

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 5

1. Name three things Gerry sees with his viewing box from his boat?

2. What reaction does Gerry get when he shows Spiro the toads?

3. What type of animal is Cecily?

4. What is hanging on the wall in the kitchen?

5. What effects does the filmmaker use to let you know a battle is taking place in Gerry’s room at night?

6. What camera angle is used to show what animal ate the gecko?

7. When Margo takes the boat across to the island, what music is used to show her mood?

8. Draw five animals that live in Gerry’s room.

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 4

1. When they show the fireflies, describe the camera shot – low, high, eye level or overhead shot.

2. What is causing the smell in Gerry’s room?

3. When Gerry splashes water on Margo and Peter while they are kissing, where is the camera?

4. What does Gerry call his new puppies?

5. When the boat is launched, what happens to make Margo upset?

6. Draw Ulysses.

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 3

1. In the beginning of episode 3, the Durrell family is in a building with Margo kissing the feet of a mummified saint. How can you tell the scene takes place in a church?

2. When the turtle is seen burying its eggs, is it a close up or a long shot?

3. The Durrell family’s clothes are plain in comparison to those worn by the artists. Why?

4. What lighting is used to show that it is nighttime?

5. Draw the funny thing that makes all of Larry’s guests leave the house.

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 2

1. In episode 2, when they show the rat flea under the microscope, is it a close up shot or a long shot?

2. What effects are used to show romance between Margo and her Turkish boyfriend?

3. Why isn’t it frightening when Mrs. Durrell holds up the knife to Leslie and Larry in the kitchen?

4. What sound effect does Spiro use to get Gerry’s attention when he picks him up from his lesson?

5. What does Gerry wear to his lessons with Theo?

6. What lighting do they use in the cinema when Margo is on her date?

7. Is the movie they are watching in colour or black and white?

8. What is Margo holding in her arms after the movie?

9. How do they show there is no electricity inside the Durrell’s house?

10. List three animal sounds that you hear during this episode.

11. What colour are the eggs of the oil beetle?

Viewing - My Family and Other Animals Episode 1

1. Is this a film, a cartoon or a series?

2. This series can be described as:
- cartoon
- documentary
- true story
- fairy tale.

3. Where is this series set:
- L.A. California
- London, England
- Corfu, Greece
- Sydney, Australia.

4. In the first episode when they show the Rose Beetle Man pulling beetles off his hat, is it done with a close up shot or a long shot?

5. In the scene in the market, what is hanging in front of Spiro’s Mother’s face?

6. What technique is used to show it is time for a commercial?

7. When Achilles the tortoise is eating the strawberry is it a close up or a long shot?

8. When they are looking up at Quasimodo the pigeon flying for the first time, what type of camera shot is it:
- high angle
- low angle
- eye level
- overhead shot.

9. Who is the producer?

10. Who is the director?

11. What date was the series made?