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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. How does Dr. Iannis try to pull Pelagia out of her depression of missing Mandras?

2. What can Dr Iannis see between Pelagia and Corelli?

3. Where does Dr. Iannis find the priest passed out in a pool of his own urine and vomit?

4. Why does Mandras require Dr. Iannis' help after falling out of a tree.

5. Who is supporting various Greek resistance groups?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the unlikely friendship between Gunter Weber and Captain Corelli begin?

3. What issues are prevalent for Pelagia and Mandras regarding their future together?

4. Chapter 2 is a stream of consciousness monologue delivered by whom?

5. Why does Pelagia not recognize Mandras at first when he returns home?

6. What decision does Mandras make after his recovery that upsets Pelagia?

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

8. What does Dr. Iannis exchange for allowing Captain Corelli to stay in his home?

9. What does Carlo tell Francisco's mother about Francisco's death and what was the reality of the situation?

10. What is the setting of the book, and who are the main characters introduced in the first few chapters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and describe the lifestyles of the main characters. Where are they living? What work do they do? Where do they find joy? How do they reconcile their pasts?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two instances about love in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Pelagia. What did she look like? What was her life like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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