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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zorba compare to Hortense's former lovers in her eyes?
(a) He is not as handsome.
(b) He is not as good a conversationalist.
(c) He is not as exotic.
(d) He is less sexually satisfying.

2. In pleasing Madame Hortense, to whom does Zorba compare himself?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Zeus.
(c) A monk.
(d) The narrator.

3. What does the narrator decide about the poetry he has always loved?
(a) It helped him get through his youth but is of little value now.
(b) It is worthless and does not relate to the true human experience.
(c) It is a foundational part of his sophisticated world view.
(d) It should be banned and removed from all libraries.

4. What gift does Madame Hortense present to Zorba when he returns from the monastery?
(a) A boat.
(b) A pair of wedding rings.
(c) A new pair of pants.
(d) A small clay statue.

5. What does Zorba tell the narrator he should have done before going to bed the night before in chapter 4?
(a) Zorba tells him that he should have meditated.
(b) He tells him he should have cleaned the house.
(c) He says the narrator should have told Dame Hortense how beautiful she is.
(d) He tells the narrator that he should have made some work notes for the following day.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what activity does the narrator try to instruct Zorba in Chapter 16?

2. What or who does the narrator live for?

3. How does Zorba describe proposal and marriage?

4. What does Zorba promise the narrator upon the initiation of their friendship?

5. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. On what activity does the narrator try to instruct Zorba in Chapter 16?

Meditation.

2. What or who does the narrator live for?

God.

3. How does Zorba describe proposal and marriage?

As "the trap."

4. What does Zorba promise the narrator upon the initiation of their friendship?

He promises to cook him soup and play him music.

5. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?

Sex.