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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. Why can't David sleep after seeing what happened to the Olga?
(a) Because he has insomnia.
(b) Because he has jet lag.
(c) Because the family of one of the victims is crying loudly.
(d) Because he keeps having nightmares.

2. Where does Vonni stay at night?
(a) In the shed with the hens.
(b) With her family members.
(c) At a luxury hotel.
(d) At the tavern.

3. What does Dieter offer Elsa?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To introduce her to his child.
(c) To pay for her to go back to school.
(d) To move in with her.

4. What kind of pressure has David experienced in his life?
(a) Catholic guilt.
(b) Perfectionism.
(c) Jewish guilt.
(d) Depression.

5. What do David and Elsa drink after they explore the temple?
(a) Water.
(b) Ouzo.
(c) Metrios.
(d) Beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vonni go out to get for Maria's family?

2. Where was Thomas' son, Bill, when he called?

3. What adjective best describes Shane's character?

4. What does Elsa leave behind in Germany?

5. What quality of Thomas' do people admire in Chapter Five?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the men find surprising about Elsa's story?

2. How does the tragedy on the boat affect each of the tourists?

3. What effect has the tragedy had on everyone staying or living on Aghia Anna?

4. Describe Elsa and Dieter's first interaction on the island.

5. How does David portray his relationship with his father?

6. Why does David think that he would never be successful in his father's business?

7. What evidence is there of religious practices in Aghia Anna as explained in Chapter Six?

8. Why does Thomas wish he had called his mother rather than his son?

9. How does Elsa feel about herself as far as her capacity to offer advice to others?

10. What advice does Vonni give Fiona after her miscarriage?

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