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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is decapitated by a piece of flying metal in Chapter 43?

2. Instead of liberating Greece, the Allies attack ________________.

3. On what spot does Corelli kiss Pelagia?

4. Where does Corelli's singing group meet?

5. What type of instrument does Iannis want to play when he grows up?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Germans withdraw from the island, what does Gunter leave at the home of Dr. Iannis?

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

3. What advice does Dr. Iannis give separately to Pelagia and Corelli about their romance?

4. What project does Pelagia take on after her father's death?

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

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

7. How does Captain Corelli punish the two soldiers who steal chickens from Kokolis?

8. Who is "Bunny" Warren and how does he arrive on the island?

9. What is the general consensus of Hector by the men who are serving under him?

10. What do Carlo and Corelli give to Dr. Iannis for safekeeping when they fear that their deaths may be imminent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Mandras and Captain Corelli. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? Why are they each attracted to Pelagia? What can each of them offer Pelagia that the other cannot? Could they have been friends if their circumstances were different?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Captain Corelli. What did he look like? What do we know about him? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Dr. Iannis. What did he look like? What was his daily life like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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