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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. What does Pelagia name the baby girl left at the doorstep?
2. Why does Mandras angrily confront Pelagia?
3. The British officer decodes the German message to ____________________.
4. What items does Carlo give to Dr. Iannis for safekeeping?
5. Who has put a rose on Carlo's grave for many years?
Short Essay Questions
1. How has General Grandin put his men in jeopardy by believing the promises of the Germans?
2. Why are the Italian officers unhappy with their commander, General Grandin?
3. 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"?
4. What advice does Dr. Iannis give separately to Pelagia and Corelli about their romance?
5. How will events of the war alter the friendship between Corelli and Weber?
6. What is the general consensus of Hector by the men who are serving under him?
7. Describe the circumstances in which Corelli and Pelagia part?
8. Explain what happens when an unexploded mine washes ashore near the village.
9. How is Corelli saved from the execution site and what happens to the bodies of the other Italian soldiers?
10. What unspeakable act is Gunter ordered to do by his commander, and what will happen to Gunter if he refuses to do it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Project into the future ten years and describe the lifestyles of the main characters. Where are they living? What work do they do? Where do they find joy? How do they reconcile their pasts?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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