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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 did Magda do to Vonni in the past?

2. Who made Vonni's blouse?

3. What news that seems to have brought about a change in Fiona does she share with the group at dinner?

4. Which character does Vonni suggest has a situation similar to David's?

5. At the start of Chapter 13, what does the widow want to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the local fisherman react to the tourists' presence at the funeral?

2. Based on his last unsuccessful conversation with his son, how does Thomas try to prepare for his next talk with Bill?

3. Describe the saga of Vonni's marriage as she explains it to Elsa.

4. What does Vonni admit has caused her trouble?

5. What does David notice about Vonni's behavior that he shares with the other tourists?

6. Why does Vonni think the tourists' desire to stay in Aghia Anna is a bad idea?

7. What advice does Thomas receive from his mother?

8. Why does Vonni share her secrets with the tourists?

9. What event causes Fiona to leave Shane for good?

10. What reassurance does Vonni offer Andreas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the significance of the novel's title?

Essay Topic 3

How do the temporary residences of the four tourists mirror their personalities? What insight can the reader gain into these characters by examining where they have chosen to stay on vacation?

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