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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 do David and Elsa drink after they explore the temple?

2. Why did Elsa leave Dieter in the first place?

3. Where does Shane want to go with Fiona in tow?

4. What does Elsa leave behind in Germany?

5. Why is Elsa going to stay in Aghia Anna instead of going home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andreas suggest that the tourists call home?

2. What is Fiona's reaction to her miscarriage?

3. Describe the relationship between Fiona and Shane.

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

5. How does Elsa feel about herself as far as her capacity to offer advice to others?

6. What evidence is there of religious practices in Aghia Anna as explained in Chapter Six?

7. What advice does Vonni give Fiona after her miscarriage?

8. What is Aghia Anna like?

9. What does Fiona begin to think about as far as her future is concerned in Chapter Six?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the temporary residences of the four tourists mirror their personalities? What insight can the reader gain into these characters by examining where they have chosen to stay on vacation?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the dichotomy between the island's locals, most of whom are working class, and the four tourists who are better off financially. In what ways is the social stratification evident in the interactions among the characters?

Essay Topic 3

How are the mother-daughter relationships portrayed differently from the father-son relationships throughout the novel?

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