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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Zorba's response when the narrator asks him how many times he has been married?
(a) Three times.
(b) Twice honestly and once half-honestly.
(c) Once honestly and twice half-honestly.
(d) Four times.

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

4. In his story, what does Zorba's grandfather tell the old soldier about the piece of wood he gives him?
(a) He says it's a piece of wood from the house he was born in.
(b) He says it's part of the True Cross.
(c) He says it is anything he believes it to be.
(d) He says it's a piece of Noah's Ark.

5. How does Lola refer to Zorba?
(a) Daddy.
(b) Son.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Grandad.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What does Zorba say prompted him to quit the army?

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

5. Why does Zorba begin to feel restless and depressed while in Candia?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. 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?

It refuses to grow old.

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

An orgy.

3. What does Zorba say prompted him to quit the army?

Seeing the orphans of a priest he killed.

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

His immediate passions.

5. Why does Zorba begin to feel restless and depressed while in Candia?

He realizes he's aging.