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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 is the last image of Dieter that Elsa has?

2. Why does Elsa not respect Dieter?

3. Who spots Elsa as she leaves the deli?

4. What does Vonni apparently not care about?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David portray his relationship with his father?

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

3. What is Aghia Anna like?

4. How does the tragedy on the boat affect each of the tourists?

5. Why does Thomas wish he had called his mother rather than his son?

6. Why does Fiona think other people have a negative reaction to Shane?

7. What is Thomas' family situation like?

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

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

10. Describe the relationship between Fiona and Shane.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What qualities or outlooks on life do the main characters share? Choose two of the main characters and compare and contrast them in terms of their character traits and experiences.

Essay Topic 2

In what way are the characters able to learn from each others' mistakes? Are there any characters which seem to learn more than others? Are some characters simply incapable of learning anything from other people? Cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the novel's title?

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