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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 has David noticed that Vonni has never done in the group's presence?

2. Why does Shane want to go to Exarchia?

3. Why does Adonis decide not to call his father?

4. What message does Vonni deliver to David from his mother?

5. Where do Fiona's parents, Maureen and Sean, live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does each tourist reveal as his or her next plan?

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

3. What do Thomas and Vonni discover that they have in common at the end of Chapter 10?

4. What has caused tension between Fiona and her parents?

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

6. What advice does Thomas receive from his mother?

7. How does Andreas try to comfort Vonni?

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

9. What change do the others notice in Fiona?

10. Once he reaches Athens, what thoughts does Shane have about Fiona?

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

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

What is the significance of the novel's title?

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