This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What or who does the narrator live for?
(a) Zorba.
(b) God.
(c) Women.
(d) Mankind.

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

4. What does Zorba mean when he describes being married "dishonestly"?
(a) Any sexual adventure.
(b) Sexual relationships that later lead to marriage.
(c) Being married to two women at the same time.
(d) Marrying an Italian woman.

5. What does Zorba's gift prompt Madame Hortense to do?
(a) Leave the room.
(b) Talk about her love affairs.
(c) Profess her love for Zorba.
(d) Start crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zorba indicate would be the worst thing the narrator could do to Anagnosti?

2. What story does Anagnosti tell at the celebration?

3. Who does the narrator hire to help him mine lignite on the island?

4. What do the narrator and Zorba do on Easter Sunday?

5. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. What does Zorba indicate would be the worst thing the narrator could do to Anagnosti?

Cast down his religion.

2. What story does Anagnosti tell at the celebration?

The tale of his birth.

3. Who does the narrator hire to help him mine lignite on the island?

Zorba.

4. What do the narrator and Zorba do on Easter Sunday?

Make a feast for Madame Hortense.

5. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

Sex.