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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 sad event happens to Fiona in Chapter 8?

2. What do the local children sing at the funeral?

3. What does Elsa suggest that Fiona do after Fiona seeks her out to talk about her situation?

4. Where is the apartment Thomas is staying in?

5. What might happen once the news crews recognize Elsa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the tourists and the local people of Aghia Anna act after the funeral?

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

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

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

7. Describe Elsa and Dieter's first interaction on the island.

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

9. How does Shane further alienate himself at the beginning of Chapter Five?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several instances, the author refers to "Catholic guilt" and "Jewish guilt." Explain how this guilt affects the various characters.

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

Select one example of symbolism in the novel and explain its significance.

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