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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 has died in the earthquake on Cephallonia?
(a) Dr. Iannis.
(b) Pelagia.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Mandras.

2. What does Dr. Iannis remind Pelagia of when speaking about her attraction to Corelli?
(a) His health is very frail.
(b) She wanted to become a doctor.
(c) She is too young to get married.
(d) She is still engaged to Mandras.

3. In what city has General Gandin congregated most of his forces?
(a) Argus.
(b) Athenee.
(c) Antibbes.
(d) Argostoli.

4. What does Dr. Iannis give to the British spy?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Maps.
(d) Gin.

5. Pelagia shoots Mandras in his _________________.
(a) shoulder.
(b) thigh.
(c) hand.
(d) foot.

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. Which of the Italian soldiers is still alive after the shooting?

3. Whose body is buried in the doctor's yard?

4. What is Dr. Iannis' demeanor while separately talking to Corelli and Pelagia about their getting married?

5. What kind of meat are Hector and his men roasting over a fire in Chapter 36?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways has the war transformed the priest, Father Arsenios?

2. What do Carlo and Corelli give to Dr. Iannis for safekeeping when they fear that their deaths may be imminent?

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

4. Explain the circumstances of the execution of the Italian soldiers and how Weber ultimately allows Corelli to live.

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

6. Explain what happens when an unexploded mine washes ashore near the village.

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

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

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

10. Describe the circumstances in which Corelli and Pelagia part?

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