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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mandras plans to volunteer for the _______________ army.
(a) Greek.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) British.

2. What is the content of a telegram from Mussolini to Prime Minister Metaxas of Greece?
(a) He demands more troops to join his own in Italy.
(b) He demands that Greece allow Italian troops to occupy the country.
(c) He demands Prime Minister Metaxas' resignation.
(d) He demands new recruits to join the Italian army.

3. Where does Francisco die?
(a) In a muddy trench.
(b) In a military hospital.
(c) In a meadow.
(d) In a forest.

4. What does Corelli do early in the mornings?
(a) Fixes a big breakfast.
(b) Jogs.
(c) Goes to church.
(d) Plays his mandolin.

5. Troops from which country are stationed near the Italian troops on the mainland opposite the island?
(a) Britain.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Russia.

6. Dr. Iannis struggles to write a book about ___________________.
(a) the history of Cephallonia.
(b) his daughter.
(c) Greek myths and legends.
(d) his medical practice.

7. Who is the leader of Mandras' resistance group?
(a) Apolo.
(b) Markus.
(c) Avie.
(d) Hector.

8. Who is supporting various Greek resistance groups?
(a) The Americans.
(b) The Russians.
(c) The British.
(d) The French.

9. Dr. Iannis agrees to let Captain Corelli stay in his house in exchange for ___________________.
(a) olive oil.
(b) radio broadcasts.
(c) medical supplies.
(d) wine.

10. What happens on April 30, 1941?
(a) Pelagia and Mandras get married.
(b) World War II ends.
(c) Italian troops occupy Cephallonia.
(d) Dr. Iannis dies.

11. What is Mandras' response when Dr. Iannis asks him if he intends to marry Pelagia?
(a) He is not in love with her yet.
(b) He is waiting to see what happens with the war.
(c) He is not sure she will have him.
(d) He has already asked her.

12. Which of the following does NOT describe the fighting conditions in Greece?
(a) Extreme cold.
(b) Inadequate clothing.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) Drought.

13. Why does Pelagia assume that Mandras does not respond to her letters?
(a) He is not receiving her letters.
(b) He is no longer interested in her.
(c) He is dead.
(d) He cannot read.

14. Who is the leader of the group of thugs which Mandras joins?
(a) Hector.
(b) Argus.
(c) Theo.
(d) Hesperos.

15. How is Pelagia connected to Dr. Iannis?
(a) She is his daughter.
(b) She is his sister.
(c) She is his patient.
(d) She is his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pelagia startled when she arrives home one day?

2. Who is the Duce?

3. What secret does Carlo Piero Guercio write about in his confession?

4. What makes Pelagia's opinion of Captain Corelli soften a little bit?

5. What does Pelagia do when she comes up behind Corelli at the table?

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