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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 items does Carlo give to Dr. Iannis for safekeeping?

2. How do the Germans try to get rid of the dead bodies?

3. Which of the Italian soldiers is still alive after the shooting?

4. General Gandin believed the promise of the Germans that they would ___________________.

5. Who is Alekos?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the Italian officers unhappy with their commander, General Grandin?

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

4. Describe the circumstances in which Corelli and Pelagia part?

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

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

7. How will events of the war alter the friendship between Corelli and Weber?

8. How does Corelli turn Pelagia's kiss on the cheek into a comedic episode?

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

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

Describe Gunter Weber. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Gunter's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Mandras and Captain Corelli. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? Why are they each attracted to Pelagia? What can each of them offer Pelagia that the other cannot? Could they have been friends if their circumstances were different?

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