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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. Why does Mandras require Dr. Iannis' help after falling out of a tree.

2. Why does the man in #18 want to be deaf again?

3. Who is the daughter of the Prime Minister of Greece?

4. What is "L'Omosessuale"?

5. What is Mandras' response when Dr. Iannis asks him if he intends to marry Pelagia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mandras' experience at war and his struggle to return home to Pelagia.

2. How does Captain Corelli show his sense of humor as he marches into the village?

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

4. How does Dr. Iannnis realize that an attraction is forming between Pelagia and Corelli?

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

6. What does Carlo tell Francisco's mother about Francisco's death and what was the reality of the situation?

7. In what ways does Pelagia care for Mandras when he returns from the fighting?

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

9. Who is Stamatis and what unusual request does he make of Dr. Iannis?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mandras. What did he look like? What do we learn about him and his life? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

Louis de Bernieres is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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