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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 would Pelagia have to leave Greece if she were to marry Corelli?

2. Instead of liberating Greece, the Allies attack ________________.

3. Hector reads to the men from a book by ________________ while sitting around the campfire.

4. What city do the Germans bomb?

5. What does Dr. Iannis give to the British spy?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Germans withdraw from the island, what does Gunter leave at the home of Dr. Iannis?

2. Why is Pelagia filled with sorrow even though Corelli has survived the attempted execution by the Germans?

3. What does Corelli do on his last day on the island and how does he ultimately leave?

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

5. Who does Antonia marry and what does she ultimately name the child she will have many years later?

6. 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"?

7. Describe some of the international aid coming to the island after the earthquake?

8. How does Captain Corelli punish the two soldiers who steal chickens from Kokolis?

9. What does Dr. Iannis suggest that the villagers eat when food becomes scarce on the island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two instances about love in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Fear takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the characters' needs? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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