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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 does Fiona ask Thomas to do for her?

2. What kind of pressure has David experienced in his life?

3. What does Elsa confide in David?

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

5. Why do the tourists have to dine inside?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has brought each of the tourists to Aghia Anna?

3. Describe the relationship between Fiona and Shane.

4. How does Elsa see David?

5. Describe Vonni.

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

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

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

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

10. What does the dance that the local men perform in front of Maria's house symbolize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of spirituality and religion in the lives of the main characters?

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

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

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