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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. What does Corelli do on his last day before leaving the island?
(a) He spends it with Pelagia.
(b) He packs his belongings.
(c) He makes travel arrangements.
(d) He sleeps.

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

3. What is Dr. Iannis' demeanor while separately talking to Corelli and Pelagia about their getting married?
(a) Happy.
(b) Discouraging.
(c) Angry.
(d) Eager.

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

5. Who emerges as the local leader of the village after the earthquake?
(a) Lucente.
(b) Velisarios.
(c) Pelagia.
(d) Dr. Iannis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Corelli and the other Italian officers are frustrated with the General because _________________________.

2. What surprising event does Alekos witness one day?

3. General Gandin believed the promise of the Germans that they would ___________________.

4. What does Corelli say about kissing Pelagia?

5. Instead of liberating Greece, the Allies attack ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances in which Iannis gets Corelli's mandolin for lessons?

2. How does Captain Corelli punish the two soldiers who steal chickens from Kokolis?

3. What unspeakable act is Gunter ordered to do by his commander, and what will happen to Gunter if he refuses to do it?

4. Why is Pelagia filled with sorrow even though Corelli has survived the attempted execution by the Germans?

5. Who is "Bunny" Warren and how does he arrive on the island?

6. Who does Antonia marry and what does she ultimately name the child she will have many years later?

7. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 42, "How Like a Woman Is a Mandolin".

8. Why are the Italian officers unhappy with their commander, General Grandin?

9. How does Corelli turn Pelagia's kiss on the cheek into a comedic episode?

10. What are some of the topics that Corelli and Weber talk about when they meet for the singing group?

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