This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does the narrator do when he first awakens?
(a) Smokes a pipe.
(b) Goes jogging.
(c) Goes straight to work.
(d) Has coffee with Zorba.

2. While Zorba and the narrator are in the shop, who runs past the window?
(a) A beautiful widow.
(b) A paper boy.
(c) A fellow miner.
(d) A juggler.

3. At the feast at Noussa's house, what does Zorba say happened after he gave the toast?
(a) A candle lighting ceremony.
(b) An extravagant meal.
(c) A concert.
(d) An orgy.

4. What does the narrator begin doing late one restless night in Chapter 5?
(a) He takes a long walk on the beach.
(b) He makes a map of the mine.
(c) He begins the writing of his manuscript.
(d) He begins a romance with Madame Hortense.

5. Who does Zorba suggest that the narrator romantically pursue?
(a) The long lost love of his life.
(b) Madame Hortense.
(c) Noussa.
(d) The widow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator do on his first morning in Crete?

2. Why does Zorba suggest that the narrator should burn his library?

3. How does Zorba believe a man should treat a woman?

4. What does Zorba mean when he describes being married "dishonestly"?

5. What reason does Zorba give for having attacked his old boss?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. What does the narrator do on his first morning in Crete?

He takes a stroll through the countryside.

2. Why does Zorba suggest that the narrator should burn his library?

Because his books don't celebrate nature enough.

3. How does Zorba believe a man should treat a woman?

He should tell her she's beautiful no matter what.

4. What does Zorba mean when he describes being married "dishonestly"?

Any sexual adventure.

5. What reason does Zorba give for having attacked his old boss?

He offers no excuse or reason.