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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. When does Mandras think he and Pelagia could get married?
(a) When she is a little older.
(b) When he saves more money.
(c) When he comes back from the war.
(d) When her father gives permission.

2. Where does Dr. Iannis find the priest passed out in a pool of his own urine and vomit?
(a) At the church door.
(b) In the town square.
(c) At his office door.
(d) Behind a screen.

3. Mussolini has decided to attack which country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greece.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

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

5. What demeanor does Pelagia have around Captain Corelli?
(a) Besotted.
(b) Brusque.
(c) Intrigued.
(d) Interested.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Carlo NOT tell Francisco's mother about Francisco's death?

2. Who is the Prime Minister of Greece?

3. Who is the young fisherman who is wounded when the strongman fires his cannon?

4. Who is the daughter of the Prime Minister of Greece?

5. What name has Corelli given to his mandolin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. Why does Pelagia not recognize Mandras at first when he returns home?

5. What is the content of the pamphlet released in Chapter 35?

6. How are Dr. Iannis and Pelagia conflicted about their feelings for Captain Corelli?

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

8. What is the first mention of Captain Corelli in the novel?

9. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 33, "A Problem with Hands"?

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

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