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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last image of Dieter that Elsa has?
(a) Dining alone.
(b) Sleeping in her bed.
(c) SItting on the balcony.
(d) Calling out for her as he boards the ferry.

2. What game do Thomas and David play?
(a) Chess.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Poker.
(d) Monopoly.

3. What does Andreas regret?
(a) Being hard on his son.
(b) Traveling during monsoon season.
(c) Not taking care of his wife when she was sick.
(d) Not doing better in school.

4. What does Georgi believe the tragedy aboard the Olga reminds everyone?
(a) That blood is thicker than water.
(b) That you can't trust anyone.
(c) That money doesn't buy happiness.
(d) That life is short.

5. What does Andreas first think he sees out in the Aegean Sea when the boat is on fire?
(a) The reflection from a temple's gold dome.
(b) A bomb.
(c) Glare from the sun.
(d) Fireworks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only character able to sleep in Chapter Three?

2. What does David think about while on the bus back from Kalatriada?

3. Where does Vonni stay at night?

4. Why is Andreas angry about the tragedy?

5. What does Elsa realize about herself in Chapter Five?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect has the tragedy had on everyone staying or living on Aghia Anna?

2. How does David feel about his relationship with his father?

3. What impression has Vonni made on the tourists?

4. Although David and Elsa are both 28-years-old, what is the main difference in how they've lived their respective lives so far?

5. What do the men find surprising about Elsa's story?

6. What has brought each of the tourists to Aghia Anna?

7. What theme does the author begin to explore in Chapter Two?

8. What advice does Vonni offer Maria after the funeral?

9. Describe Vonni.

10. How does Elsa see David?

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