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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Germans do to the villagers trying to escape?
(a) Torture them.
(b) Take them as prisoners.
(c) Shoot them.
(d) Evacuate them.

2. Who has put a rose on Carlo's grave for many years?
(a) Antonia.
(b) Pelagia.
(c) Velisarios.
(d) Francesco.

3. Dr. Iannis tells Corelli that if he marries Pelagia and remains in Greece he will never be successful at _______________.
(a) being a father.
(b) his music.
(c) the language.
(d) a military career.

4. Why do Hector's men stay with him?
(a) He has threatened to kill them if they do not.
(b) He pays them well.
(c) He gives them three meals a day.
(d) He has a great vision.

5. Hector reads to the men from a book by ________________ while sitting around the campfire.
(a) Lenin.
(b) Dickens.
(c) Homer.
(d) Hemingway.

6. Whose body is buried in the doctor's yard?
(a) Carlo's.
(b) Corelli's.
(c) Velisarios'.
(d) Weber's.

7. What does Dr. Iannis remind Pelagia of when speaking about her attraction to Corelli?
(a) His health is very frail.
(b) She is still engaged to Mandras.
(c) She wanted to become a doctor.
(d) She is too young to get married.

8. What type of business does Drousula open?
(a) Bookstore.
(b) Beauty salon.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Gift shop.

9. Who has died in the earthquake on Cephallonia?
(a) Pelagia.
(b) Antonia.
(c) Mandras.
(d) Dr. Iannis.

10. What is Weber's commander's response when Weber does not want to carry out the order?
(a) If Weber doesn't do it, he will be shot.
(b) Weber can be easily replaced.
(c) If Weber doesn't do it, he will be court-martialed.
(d) He will think about Weber's request.

11. What does Pelagia give to Corelli when he wakes up with a hangover?
(a) Alka-Seltzer.
(b) Water.
(c) Tomato juice.
(d) Coffee.

12. Who is decapitated by a piece of flying metal in Chapter 43?
(a) The priest.
(b) A drifter.
(c) A dog.
(d) A soldier.

13. Who does Antonia want to marry?
(a) Willem.
(b) Dodi.
(c) Alexi.
(d) Friedrik.

14. As the military situation worsens, Carlo and Corelli give Dr. Iannis ___________________________.
(a) access to their bank accounts.
(b) power of attorney.
(c) personal items to hide for them.
(d) their wills.

15. What does Corelli plan to use to get ride of the item in #101?
(a) Dynamite.
(b) Sack.
(c) Trailer.
(d) Car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Pelagia have to leave Greece if she were to marry Corelli?

2. Who does Pelagia ask to help Corelli escape from the island?

3. What does Corelli suggest to his men as they realize they are being driven to a firing range to be executed?

4. Where does Corelli's singing group meet?

5. What is the profession of the man in #162?

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