This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16,what type of power does the narrator attempt to describe?
(a) The power of the mind concentrated on one thing.
(b) The power of the rail system.
(c) The power of a sexual relationship.
(d) The power of the human body.

2. What painting does Zorba present to Madame Hortense?
(a) A painting of her as a goddess.
(b) A painting of her as a siren leading battleships.
(c) A portrait of the two of them in a garden.
(d) A portrait of the two of them in front of a castle.

3. What happens at the celebration in Chapter 5?
(a) Several marriage ceremonies.
(b) The eating of elaborate cakes.
(c) The castration of pigs.
(d) The slaughter of sheep.

4. What does the narrator do on his first morning in Crete?
(a) He takes a stroll through the countryside.
(b) He goes to the market.
(c) He discusses his plans for the mine with Zorba.
(d) He reads the Bible.

5. In Chapter 11, what does the narrator do when he sees the widow?
(a) He approaches her and kisses her hand.
(b) He strikes up a conversation about mining.
(c) He asks her to dinner.
(d) Nothing. He is unable to approach her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zorba change his appearance while in Candia?

2. Who does Zorba suggest that the narrator romantically pursue?

3. What act has Zorba performed that symbolizes the connection between freedom and manliness?

4. After sleeping with the widow, what does the narrator realize?

5. How does Zorba describe God?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. How does Zorba change his appearance while in Candia?

He dyed his hair black.

2. Who does Zorba suggest that the narrator romantically pursue?

The widow.

3. What act has Zorba performed that symbolizes the connection between freedom and manliness?

He cut part of his finger off because it got in the way of his pottery.

4. After sleeping with the widow, what does the narrator realize?

"The soul is flesh as well."

5. How does Zorba describe God?

He describes him as a crazier and wilder version of himself.