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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. Why does Elsa not respect Dieter?

2. What does Elsa suggest that the group should do in lieu of paying for their food?

3. What does Shane demand Fiona do after she tells him some unexpected news?

4. Why does Fiona want to stay in Aghia Anna?

5. What does Vonni tell Fiona after praising Fiona's ability to work with children at the end of Chapter Six?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Aghia Anna like?

2. Describe the relationship between Fiona and Shane.

3. What impression has Vonni made on the tourists?

4. What is Thomas' family situation like?

5. Describe Vonni.

6. Describe the nature of the tragedy.

7. Why does Elsa reject Dieter's marriage proposal?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the novel's title?

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

Which character do you think grows and develops the most over the course of the novel, and why? Explain and illustrate with specific examples.

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