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Corelli's Mandolin Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. Which of the following do the villagers NOT bring to the priest as an apology for the strongman's actions?
(a) Wine.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Clothes.

2. What is Mandras' job?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Wine maker.
(d) Ship builder.

3. Captain Corelli leads a group that sings every morning ____________________.
(a) as they do calisthenics.
(b) as they use the latrines.
(c) as they eat breakfast.
(d) as they march.

4. Where does Dr. Iannis find the priest passed out in a pool of his own urine and vomit?
(a) In the town square.
(b) At his office door.
(c) Behind a screen.
(d) At the church door.

5. Troops from which country are stationed near the Italian troops on the mainland opposite the island?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pelagia NOT know about Mandras?

2. What does Pelagia do when she comes up behind Corelli at the table?

3. Dr. Iannis struggles to write a book about ___________________.

4. Who is Mandras' mother?

5. What is notable about Father Arsenios?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does Pelagia care for Mandras when he returns from the fighting?

2. How are Dr. Iannis and Pelagia conflicted about their feelings for Captain Corelli?

3. What are the circumstances in which Mandras meets Pelagia and falls in love?

4. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 33, "A Problem with Hands"?

5. Why is Hector called before the British officer, Lt. Col. Myers?

6. How does Captain Corelli show his sense of humor as he marches into the village?

7. What are the circumstances in which Mandras joins the resistance fighters?

8. What do the villagers realize about the war in the Summer of 1940?

9. What is the first mention of Captain Corelli in the novel?

10. What does Pelagia think is the reason for Mandras' not sending her any letters, and what is the real reason for his lack of communication?

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