This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zorba consider the act of dancing to be?
(a) Competition.
(b) Communication.
(c) Sexual.
(d) Entertainment.

2. With what does the narrator begin to equate Buddha?
(a) A new, evolved civilization.
(b) The onset of true peace.
(c) The Void and the end of civilization.
(d) Successful mining operations.

3. When Zorba and the narrator refuse Mavrandoni's offer of hospitality, what does he say about them?
(a) He calls Madame Hortense mean names.
(b) He says they are free to choose.
(c) He says that he thinks they must be very hungry.
(d) He says they are ungrateful.

4. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?
(a) Boss.
(b) Sir.
(c) Captain.
(d) Bro.

5. What is the name of the new friend the narrator makes at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Crete.
(b) Zorba.
(c) Santuri.
(d) The Devil.

6. In which category does Zorba think his boss strives for with his food?
(a) God.
(b) Work.
(c) Love and kindness.
(d) Fat and manure.

7. How does Zorba describe God?
(a) He describes him as "ether."
(b) He describes him as a crazier and wilder version of himself.
(c) He describes him as peaceful and quiet.
(d) He likens him to the mine.

8. In Chapter 11, what does the narrator do when he sees the widow?
(a) He approaches her and kisses her hand.
(b) He asks her to dinner.
(c) He strikes up a conversation about mining.
(d) Nothing. He is unable to approach her.

9. About what does Zorba confront the miners?
(a) Leaving lanterns lit inside.
(b) Failing to get their picks before exiting.
(c) Not following the proper safety procedures.
(d) Taking long lunch breaks.

10. At the feast at Noussa's house, what does Zorba say happened after he gave the toast?
(a) A concert.
(b) An extravagant meal.
(c) A candle lighting ceremony.
(d) An orgy.

11. What story does Anagnosti tell at the celebration?
(a) A love story.
(b) The ancient civilization of Crete.
(c) The tale of his birth.
(d) Noah's Ark.

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

13. With whom does Zorba begin a romance?
(a) A nun.
(b) A strange woman walking on the beach.
(c) Dame Hortense.
(d) A young widowed mother.

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

15. What does Zorba think is the best way to run the mine?
(a) A voting system.
(b) Volunteer work.
(c) Bonus awards.
(d) Cruel authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zorba do when he hears his boss talking to the workmen?

2. While Zorba is away, who invites the narrator to visit Africa?

3. When the narrator meets some young women on his first day in Crete, how do the girls respond?

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

5. What or who does Zorba live for?

Multiple Choice Answer Key

Short Answer Key

1. What does Zorba do when he hears his boss talking to the workmen?

He throws his boss out of the mine.

2. While Zorba is away, who invites the narrator to visit Africa?

Karayannis.

3. When the narrator meets some young women on his first day in Crete, how do the girls respond?

Fearfully.

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

He requests that he return immediately.

5. What or who does Zorba live for?

Man as individual.