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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 Gunter Weber leave for Pelagia before leaving the island?
2. How does Corelli punish the two soldiers?
3. What does Corelli say about kissing Pelagia?
4. How does Corelli leave the island?
5. Which of the Italian soldiers is still alive after the shooting?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what ways has the war transformed the priest, Father Arsenios?
2. 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"?
3. Who takes control of the island after the Germans leave, and why is Dr. Iannis taken away from their homes?
4. What advice does Dr. Iannis give separately to Pelagia and Corelli about their romance?
5. Describe the circumstances in which Corelli and Pelagia part?
6. How is Corelli saved from the execution site and what happens to the bodies of the other Italian soldiers?
7. Why are the Italian officers unhappy with their commander, General Grandin?
8. What does Dr. Iannis suggest that the villagers eat when food becomes scarce on the island?
9. How will events of the war alter the friendship between Corelli and Weber?
10. Who is Antonia and what is Dr. Iannis' condition when he is finally allowed to return home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Pelagia. What did she look like? What was her life like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?
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 Dr. Iannis. What did he look like? What was his daily life like? 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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