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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. How did Elsa's mother die?

2. Why do the tourists have to dine inside?

3. What is Andreas' occupation?

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

5. Why is it a relief to Fiona that Shane is not at Thomas' apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the nature of the tragedy.

3. What is David's parents' reaction to his call home?

4. Why does David think that he would never be successful in his father's business?

5. What is Aghia Anna like?

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

7. Describe the relationship between Fiona and Shane.

8. What is Shane's reaction to FIona's news that she is pregnant?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

One of the novel's themes is how difficult family ties and relationships can be. Choose two characters and compare and contrast their situations vis-a-vis their families.

Essay Topic 3

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

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