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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What exclamation does the first chapter conclude with?
(a) "God and the Devil!"
(b) "Heaven and Hell!"
(c) "Jesus and Satan!"
(d) "Monks and Demons!"

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

3. How did Zorba temporarily keep track of his sexual relationships?
(a) He carved notches in the side of a boat.
(b) He recorded the names of the women in a small book.
(c) He cut off a lock of each lover's hair.
(d) He asked his mother to remember his list of lovers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes charge when the work begins in the mine?

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

3. What body part is Zorba missing a part of?

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

5. What or who does Zorba live for?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. Who takes charge when the work begins in the mine?

Zorba.

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

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

3. What body part is Zorba missing a part of?

Finger.

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

Dame Hortense.

5. What or who does Zorba live for?

Man as individual.