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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 to seem more like a Greek man?
(a) Dances Greek dances.
(b) Drinks a lot of ouzo.
(c) Learns to speak Greek.
(d) Grows a beard.

2. Pelagia realizes that Carlo and her father are responsible for writing and distributing _____________________.
(a) tuberculosis inoculation pamphlets.
(b) the community theater pamphlets.
(c) anti-Mussolini pamphlets.
(d) bomb shelter pamphlets.

3. General Gandin believed the promise of the Germans that they would ___________________.
(a) would bypass the island in their attacks.
(b) provide the Italians with safe passage.
(c) not harm the villagers.
(d) would not storm the beaches.

4. What is the profession of the man in #162?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Professor.
(c) Geologist.
(d) Lawyer.

5. What does Pelagia say when she realizes what she has done to Corelli?
(a) Says she thought he was her father.
(b) Says that she is tired of him being in their house.
(c) Says that he had a certified letter.
(d) Says that she loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Weber's commander's response when Weber does not want to carry out the order?

2. What items does Carlo give to Dr. Iannis for safekeeping?

3. What do Pelagia and Corelli spend a lot of time talking about?

4. Corelli plays on a _______________ team which won its match yesterday.

5. What does Pelagia give to Corelli when he wakes up with a hangover?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who takes control of the island after the Germans leave, and why is Dr. Iannis taken away from their homes?

4. What advice does Dr. Iannis give separately to Pelagia and Corelli about their romance?

5. Who is Antonia and what is Dr. Iannis' condition when he is finally allowed to return home?

6. How will events of the war alter the friendship between Corelli and Weber?

7. How is Corelli saved from the execution site and what happens to the bodies of the other Italian soldiers?

8. What is the episode named in the title of Chapter 37, "An Episode Confirming Pelagia's Belief That Men Do Not Know the Difference Between Bravery and a Lack of Common Sense"?

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

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

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