This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his story, what does Zorba's grandfather tell the old soldier about the piece of wood he gives him?
(a) He says it is anything he believes it to be.
(b) He says it's a piece of wood from the house he was born in.
(c) He says it's a piece of Noah's Ark.
(d) He says it's part of the True Cross.

2. What good omen marks the narrator and Zorba's morning on the day work is to begin on the railway?
(a) Children singing in the streets.
(b) A light breeze sweeping the fog away.
(c) White flowers blooming outside their window.
(d) Candles that Madame Hortense has lit.

3. After rescuing Zorba from being captured, what happens to the widow in his war story?
(a) He marries her and is with her for several years.
(b) She dies when Zorba sets her village on fire.
(c) She runs away to live in a distant village.
(d) She dies in childbirth.

4. In Chapter 13, Zorba demonstrates his dedication to what?
(a) Madame Hortense.
(b) His immediate passions.
(c) The narrator.
(d) His "honest" wife.

5. Why does Zorba begin to feel restless and depressed while in Candia?
(a) He has fallen in love.
(b) He realizes he's aging.
(c) He is going to be a father.
(d) He has suddenly become afraid of mining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zorba's response when the narrator asks him how many times he has been married?

2. In a letter to the narrator, Zorba indicates that he has a devil living inside of him who is like Zorba in every way except what?

3. What does the narrator request of Zorba when he remains in Candia for longer than expected?

4. How did Zorba temporarily keep track of his sexual relationships?

5. What are the names of Zorba's two "half-honest" lovers?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. What is Zorba's response when the narrator asks him how many times he has been married?

Once honestly and twice half-honestly.

2. In a letter to the narrator, Zorba indicates that he has a devil living inside of him who is like Zorba in every way except what?

It refuses to grow old.

3. What does the narrator request of Zorba when he remains in Candia for longer than expected?

He requests that he return immediately.

4. How did Zorba temporarily keep track of his sexual relationships?

He cut off a lock of each lover's hair.

5. What are the names of Zorba's two "half-honest" lovers?

Sophinka and Noussa.