Corelli's Mandolin Test | Final Test - Hard

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Corelli's Mandolin Test | Final Test - Hard

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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. What does Gunter Weber leave for Pelagia before leaving the island?

2. What type of business does Antonia open?

3. What do Pelagia and Corelli spend a lot of time talking about?

4. What does Pelagia do to Corelli when they pass in the doorway one day?

5. Who has died in the earthquake on Cephallonia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of the international aid coming to the island after the earthquake?

2. What unspeakable act is Gunter ordered to do by his commander, and what will happen to Gunter if he refuses to do it?

3. Explain what happens when an unexploded mine washes ashore near the village.

4. Who takes control of the island after the Germans leave, and why is Dr. Iannis taken away from their homes?

5. Explain the circumstances of the execution of the Italian soldiers and how Weber ultimately allows Corelli to live.

6. Who is "Bunny" Warren and how does he arrive on the island?

7. How does Captain Corelli punish the two soldiers who steal chickens from Kokolis?

8. What are the circumstances in which Iannis gets Corelli's mandolin for lessons?

9. Who does Antonia marry and what does she ultimately name the child she will have many years later?

10. How will events of the war alter the friendship between Corelli and Weber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Corelli's Mandolin" is a classic example of an historical fiction story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Captain Corelli. What did he look like? What do we know about him? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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