This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator mostly do while Zorba works in the mine?
(a) He romances Madame Hortense.
(b) He works on his writing.
(c) He also works in the mine.
(d) He swims in the ocean.

2. As the narrator gets to know the mine workers, what does he talk to them about?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Socialist ideas.
(c) Religion.
(d) Women.

3. What does Zorba think is the best way to run the mine?
(a) A voting system.
(b) Volunteer work.
(c) Bonus awards.
(d) Cruel authority.

4. What act has Zorba performed that symbolizes the connection between freedom and manliness?
(a) He brutally killed hundreds of people in the revolution.
(b) He cut part of his finger off because it got in the way of his pottery.
(c) He cut part of his ear off because it was larger than the other.
(d) He carried everyone's bags onto the ship.

5. How does Zorba believe a man should treat a woman?
(a) He should tell her she's beautiful no matter what.
(b) He should only spend time with her if he wants to marry her.
(c) He should lie to her about his other lovers.
(d) He should cook and clean for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Zorba and the narrator stay with on their first night on the island?

2. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?

3. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

4. Why does Zorba say he removed the body part?

5. What are Zorba's beliefs about the existence of God?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. Who do Zorba and the narrator stay with on their first night on the island?

Dame Hortense.

2. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?

Boss.

3. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

Sex.

4. Why does Zorba say he removed the body part?

It got in the way of his pottery.

5. What are Zorba's beliefs about the existence of God?

He does not personally believe in God but believes religion is essential to civilization.