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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 emerges as the local leader of the village after the earthquake?
(a) Dr. Iannis.
(b) Pelagia.
(c) Velisarios.
(d) Lucente.
2. Why do Hector's men stay with him?
(a) He gives them three meals a day.
(b) He has threatened to kill them if they do not.
(c) He has a great vision.
(d) He pays them well.
3. What type of thoughts does Corelli have about Pelagia?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Hateful.
(d) Clinical.
4. Who moves in with Pelagia after Dr. Iannis is taken away for being a Communist?
(a) Drousula.
(b) Dorotea.
(c) Dorie.
(d) Dulcinea.
5. Instead of liberating Greece, the Allies attack ________________.
(a) Poland.
(b) Italy.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Corelli suggest to his men as they realize they are being driven to a firing range to be executed?
2. What has the German soldier, Gunter Weber, been ordered to do?
3. Why is Pelagia so distraught while at home?
4. What reason does Gunter Weber give his commanding officer for not wanting to carry out the order in #133?
5. What does Dr. Iannis tell Corelli about marrying Pelagia?
Short Essay Questions
1. When the Germans withdraw from the island, what does Gunter leave at the home of Dr. Iannis?
2. How does Corelli turn Pelagia's kiss on the cheek into a comedic episode?
3. What advice does Dr. Iannis give separately to Pelagia and Corelli about their romance?
4. Explain the circumstances of the execution of the Italian soldiers and how Weber ultimately allows Corelli to live.
5. Who takes control of the island after the Germans leave, and why is Dr. Iannis taken away from their homes?
6. What are the circumstances in which Iannis gets Corelli's mandolin for lessons?
7. What unspeakable act is Gunter ordered to do by his commander, and what will happen to Gunter if he refuses to do it?
8. Who is "Bunny" Warren and how does he arrive on the island?
9. Who is Antonia and what is Dr. Iannis' condition when he is finally allowed to return home?
10. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 42, "How Like a Woman Is a Mandolin".
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