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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zorba suggest that the narrator should burn his library?
(a) Because the books are unrelated to mining.
(b) Because the books are romantic.
(c) Because his books don't celebrate nature enough.
(d) Because the books are religious.

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

3. While Zorba is away, who invites the narrator to visit Africa?
(a) Zorba.
(b) His soldier friend.
(c) Karayannis.
(d) The narrator's older brother.

4. What happens at the mine in Chapter 9?
(a) A baby is abandoned there.
(b) They find record amounts of lignite.
(c) Five men suffocate to death.
(d) It collapses.

5. In Chapter 13, Zorba demonstrates his dedication to what?
(a) The narrator.
(b) His immediate passions.
(c) His "honest" wife.
(d) Madame Hortense.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zorba feel about the narrator's false promises made while Zorba was in Candia?

2. Who does Zorba say is having a sexual relationship with his student?

3. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

4. Zorba tells the narrator stories about the island. What kind of events does he describe?

5. What incident on the beach mellows the narrator's restlessness?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. How does Zorba feel about the narrator's false promises made while Zorba was in Candia?

He is angry but willing to follow through on the promise.

2. Who does Zorba say is having a sexual relationship with his student?

Demetrios.

3. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

Sex.

4. Zorba tells the narrator stories about the island. What kind of events does he describe?

Wars and revolutions.

5. What incident on the beach mellows the narrator's restlessness?

He accidentally kills a butterfly.