This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the names of Zorba's two "half-honest" lovers?
(a) Madame Hortense and Anagnosti.
(b) Sophinka and Noussa.
(c) Alexandra and Diana.
(d) Sophia and Cecilia.

2. In a letter to the narrator, Zorba indicates that he has a devil living inside of him who is like Zorba in every way except what?
(a) It refuses to grow old.
(b) It does not like romance.
(c) It loves philosophy.
(d) It has warts.

3. Why does Zorba begin to feel restless and depressed while in Candia?
(a) He realizes he's aging.
(b) He has fallen in love.
(c) He is going to be a father.
(d) He has suddenly become afraid of mining.

4. What does the narrator request of Zorba when he remains in Candia for longer than expected?
(a) He asks that he never return.
(b) He requests that he return immediately.
(c) He requests that he double the supplies purchase.
(d) He asks that he bring food when he returns.

5. For what do the villagers gather to watch in Chapter 20?
(a) The narrator holds a celebration for the mine's reopening.
(b) Zorba weds Madame Hortense.
(c) A newborn baby is baptized.
(d) Zorba celebrates the beginning of the railway construction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Zorba meet while in Candia?

2. What is Zorba's response when the narrator asks him how many times he has been married?

3. In his story, what does Zorba's grandfather tell the old soldier about the piece of wood he gives him?

4. In Chapter 13, Zorba demonstrates his dedication to what?

5. At the feast at Noussa's house, what does Zorba say happened after he gave the toast?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. Who does Zorba meet while in Candia?

A young woman.

2. What is Zorba's response when the narrator asks him how many times he has been married?

Once honestly and twice half-honestly.

3. In his story, what does Zorba's grandfather tell the old soldier about the piece of wood he gives him?

He says it's part of the True Cross.

4. In Chapter 13, Zorba demonstrates his dedication to what?

His immediate passions.

5. At the feast at Noussa's house, what does Zorba say happened after he gave the toast?

An orgy.