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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Magda do to Vonni in the past?
(a) She kidnapped Vonni's son.
(b) She took a large sum of money form Vonni.
(c) She stole Vonni's husband.
(d) She told everyone on the island Vonni's family secrets.

2. What news that seems to have brought about a change in Fiona does she share with the group at dinner?
(a) That she is returning to Dublin.
(b) That she is getting back together with Shane.
(c) That she is going to adopt a child.
(d) That she found a job in Aghia Anna.

3. Why is Fiona disappointed by the email Georgi gives her?
(a) Because the email was a chain letter.
(b) Because the email was from Barbara instead of Shane.
(c) Because the email brought bad news.
(d) Because the email was mistakenly sent to her.

4. What kind of book does Thomas find in the bookstore?
(a) A book of German poetry.
(b) A thesaurus.
(c) A book of psalms.
(d) An atlas.

5. What does Vonni say to Elsa when she explains why she ended her relationship with Dieter?
(a) That Elsa shouldn't give up on him.
(b) That Elsa hasn't lived until her heart has been broken.
(c) That Elsa doesn't know what love is.
(d) That Elsa should grow up.

6. Where does Bill tell Thomas the family is going?
(a) To the Grand Canyon.
(b) To the Bahamas.
(c) To New York City.
(d) To Paris.

7. How does Vonni describe Fiona to the hotel manager?
(a) As trustworthy.
(b) As a troublemaker.
(c) As unreliable.
(d) As compassionate.

8. What does Elsa witness in Chapter 16?
(a) She saw the birth of twins.
(b) She saw a car accident.
(c) She saw a graduation.
(d) She saw an old man die.

9. What news is Thomas unable to confess to Shirley?
(a) That he was having an affair.
(b) That he had a child by another woman.
(c) That Bill isn't really his son.
(d) That he stood to inherit millions.

10. What does Fiona fail at in Chapter 11?
(a) Getting David to notice her.
(b) Finding a job.
(c) Cooking dinner for the group.
(d) Translating poetry.

11. How long has Vonni been on the island?
(a) For her whole life.
(b) For more than 30 years.
(c) For 20 years.
(d) For more than 10 years.

12. Where do Fiona's parents, Maureen and Sean, live?
(a) In Athens.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) In Rome.
(d) In Dublin.

13. Where do Vonni and David go to make a delivery?
(a) To the tavern.
(b) To the hospital.
(c) To Maria's house.
(d) To the ferry.

14. What does Dr. Leros tell Fiona about her health?
(a) She is suffering from depression.
(b) She is perfectly healthy.
(c) She has the flu.
(d) She is diabetic.

15. Which poet does Thomas quote to Elsa?
(a) Byron.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Whitman.
(d) Tennyson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fiona's friend, Barbara, suggest her parents do?

2. Who made Vonni's blouse?

3. What career does Elsa think would be great for David?

4. What message does Vonni deliver to David from his mother?

5. What surprises the sailors when talking to Thomas?

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