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Nights of Rain and Stars | Quiz

Maeve Binchy
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Nights of Rain and Stars | Quiz

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1)

How old are David and Elsa? (from Chapter 6)

35.
23.
42.
28.
2)

What career does Elsa think would be great for David? (from Chapter 16)

Performing.
Teaching.
Journalism.
Writing.
3)

Where do Elsa and Dieter have coffee? (from Chapter 7)

At Anna Beach.
At Andreas' tavern.
At Vonni's.
At the hotel.
4)

What is Shane asked to do by Georgi and Andreas, which he refuses in Chapter Six? (from Chapter 6)

Leave the island.
Pay his bail.
Get back together with Fiona.
Write a note to Fiona.
5)

What do all of the characters seek after the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Therapy.
Personal salvation.
Companionship.
Solitude.
6)

What does Fiona's friend, Barbara, suggest her parents do? (from Chapter 9)

Go to Greece and bring her home.
Pretend to accept Shane.
Disown her.
Throw a surprise party for Fiona.
7)

What is the name of the cafe where the four tourists have their final lunch? (from Chapter 16)

High noon.
Sunset.
Sunrise.
Midnight.
8)

Where do Elsa and Thomas stay for an extended visit? (from Chapter 17)

Athens.
Crete.
Kalatriada.
Santorini.
9)

What does Thomas buy Eleni's children? (from Chapter 8)

A puppy.
A toy.
A book.
A salad.
10)

Why don't Andreas' and Georgi's sister, Christina, attend the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Because she was too busy to leave work.
Because she couldn't afford to make the trip.
Because she lived too far away.
Because she didn't know the victim.
11)

What does David tell his parents in a letter? (from Chapter 12)

That he is gay.
That he is quitting his job.
That he is staying on Aghia Anna indefinitely.
That he won't attend his father's award ceremony.
12)

How does Shane feel about Fiona at this point in the novel? (from Chapter 9)

He feels that Fiona has let him down.
He is worried about her and the baby.
He is still in love with her.
He feels like he will never again find anyone like Fiona.
13)

What does Vonni assure Maria will eventually happen? (from Chapter 7)

She will fall in love again.
She will laugh again.
She will find another job.
She will be able to have another child.
14)

What has been difficult for Andreas? (from Chapter 13)

Waiting to hear from his son.
Meeting the tourists.
Keeping the tavern open.
Missing Manos.
15)

What do the local children sing at the funeral? (from Chapter 6)

Ave Maria.
Amazing Grace.
The national anthem.
Tannenbaum.
16)

What does Vonni say to Elsa when she explains why she ended her relationship with Dieter? (from Chapter 11)

That Elsa should grow up.
That Elsa hasn't lived until her heart has been broken.
That Elsa doesn't know what love is.
That Elsa shouldn't give up on him.
17)

What does Vonni eye at the tavern? (from Chapter 13)

Brandy.
Beer.
Ouzo.
Vodka.
18)

Who does Fiona blame for her choice not to attend her parents' anniversary party? (from Chapter 10)

Elsa.
Shane.
Her father.
Her mother.
19)

What is the one item that none of the tourists has? (from Chapter 15)

An iPod.
A cell phone.
A GPS.
A computer.
20)

Where does Fiona plan to make a quick stop before going home? (from Chapter 17)

Mykonos.
The British Midlands.
Paris.
Berlin.
21)

In what condition does David find Adonis' room? (from Chapter 8)

Full of boxes.
Empty and abandoned.
Messy and disorganized.
Intact and untouched.
22)

Why is Fiona disappointed by the email Georgi gives her? (from Chapter 11)

Because the email was from Barbara instead of Shane.
Because the email was a chain letter.
Because the email brought bad news.
Because the email was mistakenly sent to her.
23)

Why does Adonis decide not to call his father? (from Chapter 9)

He thinks his father doesn't love him anymore.
He doesn't want to hurt his mother by contacting his father.
He doesn't want to look weak.
He doesn't have the phone number.
24)

What does Fiona fail at in Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

Cooking dinner for the group.
Getting David to notice her.
Finding a job.
Translating poetry.
25)

Why can't Fiona get a boat off the island? (from Chapter 6)

Because of the funerals.
Because the only boat was consumed by fire.
Because there are no boats available.
Because all of the boats are full.
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