Zorba the Greek Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 19 to Chapter 23

Quiz: Chapter 19 to Chapter 23

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

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. For what action does Zorba grow proud of the narrator?
a) The narrator decides to join the army.
b) The narrator stands up to the villagers about their sinful ways.
c) The narrator finally pursues the widow.
d) The narrator strikes a huge load of lignite.

3. What gift does Madame Hortense present to Zorba when he returns from the monastery?
a) A pair of wedding rings.
b) A boat.
c) A small clay statue.
d) A new pair of pants.

4. What does Zorba learn when he awakens from a dream in Chapter 23?
a) Madame Hortense is dying.
b) The narrator has decided to leave Crete.
c) The narrator is dying.
d) The narrator's old friend is taking over as foreman of the mine.

5. Who challenges Zorba to a knife fight near the widow's garden?
a) Dimitri.
b) Manolakas.
c) Mavrandoni.
d) Pavli's ghost.

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.

1. Who closes Hortense's eyes when she dies?

2. For what action does Zorba grow proud of the narrator?

3. Who waits outside for Hortense to die in order to loot her belongings?

4. Who claims the right to pronounce judgment on the widow regarding Pavli's death?

5. After rescuing Zorba from being captured, what happens to the widow in his war story?