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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. Pelagia is fascinated to watch Corelli __________________ at the table.

2. What happens on April 30, 1941?

3. What is "L'Omosessuale"?

4. What is the Fascist slogan on a propaganda pamphlet aimed against Mussolini?

5. Which of the following do the villagers NOT bring to the priest as an apology for the strongman's actions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Carlo Piero Guercio and what does the author share about his personal life?

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

5. Chapter 2 is a stream of consciousness monologue delivered by whom?

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

7. How are Dr. Iannis and Pelagia conflicted about their feelings for Captain Corelli?

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

9. How does Carlo describe the fighting conditions in Greece and what does Carlo deliver to Francisco's mother for Francisco?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the greatest lesson Pelagia learns from her father? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Pelagia always recall about her father?

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