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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What had the strongman done to Father Arsenios earlier in the day?
(a) Lifted him up onto a wall.
(b) Threw him into a pond.
(c) Rolled him down a hill.
(d) Threw his hat into the air.

3. What is Mandras' initiation into the group in #65?
(a) He plays a song he wrote.
(b) He wrote a speech.
(c) He kills an old man.
(d) He caught his quota of fish.

4. Who is the Prime Minister of Greece?
(a) Maximos.
(b) Yohannes.
(c) Adidas.
(d) Metaxas.

5. Who has replaced thoughts of Francisco in Carlo's mind?
(a) Antonio DiGuardio.
(b) Antonio Sabatini.
(c) Antonio Maximo.
(d) Antonio Corelli.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Iannis is a physician on the island of _________________.

2. Troops from which country are stationed near the Italian troops on the mainland opposite the island?

3. Who is supporting various Greek resistance groups?

4. With whom is Carlo Piero Guercio in love?

5. Captain Corelli leads a group that sings every morning ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hector called before the British officer, Lt. Col. Myers?

2. What are the circumstances in which Mandras meets Pelagia and falls in love?

3. What issues are prevalent for Pelagia and Mandras regarding their future together?

4. Describe Mandras' experience at war and his struggle to return home to Pelagia.

5. What decision does Mandras make after his recovery that upsets Pelagia?

6. Who is Stamatis and what unusual request does he make of Dr. Iannis?

7. What does Pelagia think is the reason for Mandras' not sending her any letters, and what is the real reason for his lack of communication?

8. What is the setting of the book, and who are the main characters introduced in the first few chapters?

9. What are the circumstances in which Mandras joins the resistance fighters?

10. What does Dr. Iannis exchange for allowing Captain Corelli to stay in his home?

(see the answer keys)

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