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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hector reads to the men from a book by ________________ while sitting around the campfire.
(a) Hemingway.
(b) Dickens.
(c) Lenin.
(d) Homer.

2. What city do the Germans bomb?
(a) Argus.
(b) Kokopelli.
(c) Theopolis.
(d) Argostoli.

3. What type of business does Antonia open?
(a) Souvenir shops.
(b) Music stores.
(c) Dress shop.
(d) Catering.

4. Who terrorizes the islanders after the Germans depart?
(a) Polish resisitance members.
(b) Greek resistance members.
(c) French resistance members.
(d) Italian resistance members.

5. Who has died in the earthquake on Cephallonia?
(a) Antonia.
(b) Mandras.
(c) Pelagia.
(d) Dr. Iannis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the British spy who arrives in the village?

2. In what city has General Gandin congregated most of his forces?

3. What does Gunter Weber leave for Pelagia before leaving the island?

4. Who carries the soldier in #138 to Dr. Iannis' house?

5. What does Pelagia do to Corelli when they pass in the doorway one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unspeakable act is Gunter ordered to do by his commander, and what will happen to Gunter if he refuses to do it?

2. Describe the circumstances in which Corelli and Pelagia part?

3. Explain the circumstances of the execution of the Italian soldiers and how Weber ultimately allows Corelli to live.

4. How will events of the war alter the friendship between Corelli and Weber?

5. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 42, "How Like a Woman Is a Mandolin".

6. Why are the Italian officers unhappy with their commander, General Grandin?

7. Who takes control of the island after the Germans leave, and why is Dr. Iannis taken away from their homes?

8. In what ways has the war transformed the priest, Father Arsenios?

9. Explain what happens when an unexploded mine washes ashore near the village.

10. How does Corelli turn Pelagia's kiss on the cheek into a comedic episode?

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