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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. Why is Vonni reluctant to admit that she is right about other people?
(a) Because being right has been the root of her troubles.
(b) Because being right is not important to her.
(c) Because being right has cost her friends.
(d) Because being right comes with a price.

2. Instead of dining with Elsa and Fiona, what is Vonni scheduled to do?
(a) She plans to make some more clay pots to sell.
(b) She plans to dine with Andreas instead.
(c) She plans to work with blind people who make rugs.
(d) She plans to clean the hens.

3. Which character does Vonni suggest has a situation similar to David's?
(a) Shane.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Adreas.

4. What game do Andreas and Georgi play in the cafe in Chapter 11?
(a) Poker.
(b) Chess.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Checkers.

5. What career does Elsa think would be great for David?
(a) Journalism.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Writing.
(d) Performing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Leros tell Fiona about her health?

2. What is unique about the old man Vonni tends to in the little building?

3. How long has Vonni been on the island?

4. What does Vonni eye at the tavern?

5. What does Fiona fail at in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Adonis choose not to call his father, Andreas?

2. How does Andreas try to comfort Vonni?

3. Once he reaches Athens, what thoughts does Shane have about Fiona?

4. Why is there tension between Bill and Thomas on the phone?

5. What has caused tension between Fiona and her parents?

6. Describe the saga of Vonni's marriage as she explains it to Elsa.

7. What do Vonni and Andreas think they might have done differently in the past?

8. Based on his last unsuccessful conversation with his son, how does Thomas try to prepare for his next talk with Bill?

9. What does Fiona write about in the letter to her mother?

10. What advice does Thomas receive from his mother?

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