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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mandras joins a group of young men who are ___________________.

2. What is the name of the Italian unit occupying Cephallonia?

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

4. What had the strongman done to Father Arsenios earlier in the day?

5. Which of Pelagia's animals has eaten Dr. Iannis' manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the setting of the book, and who are the main characters introduced in the first few chapters?

3. What do the villagers realize about the war in the Summer of 1940?

4. How does the unlikely friendship between Gunter Weber and Captain Corelli begin?

5. What are the circumstances in which Mandras meets Pelagia and falls in love?

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

7. Describe what happens during the village feast, especially for Mandras and Pelagia.

8. What issues are prevalent for Pelagia and Mandras regarding their future together?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Corelli's Mandolin" is a classic example of an historical fiction story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Dr. Iannis. What did he look like? What was his daily life like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in "Corelli's Mandolin". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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