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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 Shane demand Fiona do after she tells him some unexpected news?

2. Who is the only character able to sleep in Chapter Three?

3. How does Shane show his anger about Fiona's dream of staying on the island and raising a family?

4. Why does a group of men assemble in front of Maria's house?

5. Where did all of Andreas' brothers go?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shane further alienate himself at the beginning of Chapter Five?

2. Describe the relationship between Fiona and Shane.

3. Describe the nature of the tragedy.

4. What has brought each of the tourists to Aghia Anna?

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

6. What is David's parents' reaction to his call home?

7. Why does Andreas suggest that the tourists call home?

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

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

10. What does Fiona begin to think about as far as her future is concerned in Chapter Six?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the novel's themes is how difficult family ties and relationships can be. Choose two characters and compare and contrast their situations vis-a-vis their families.

Essay Topic 2

In what way are the characters able to learn from each others' mistakes? Are there any characters which seem to learn more than others? Are some characters simply incapable of learning anything from other people? Cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the novel's title?

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