This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zorba change his appearance while in Candia?
(a) He dyed his hair black.
(b) He bought new gold hoop earrings.
(c) He shaved his head.
(d) He grew a beard.

2. From whom must Zorba and the narrator rent land for the timber rail project?
(a) Anagnosti.
(b) Madame Hortense.
(c) Monks at the monastery.
(d) The governor of Crete.

3. Who publicly defends the accused and attempts to break up the mob which seeks justice for Pavli's death?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Mimiko.
(c) Zorba.
(d) Anagnosti.

4. Zorba tells the story of an old man who will what?
(a) Cook a delicious soup.
(b) Never die.
(c) Play a musical instrument when happy.
(d) Never leave Crete.

5. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?
(a) Bro.
(b) Boss.
(c) Sir.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator respond to the bishop's theories on religion?

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

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

4. What startles the narrator from his sleep at the monastery?

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

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. How does the narrator respond to the bishop's theories on religion?

"Those theories may save many souls."

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

He takes a stroll through the countryside.

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

Dame Hortense.

4. What startles the narrator from his sleep at the monastery?

A gun shot.

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

His immediate passions.