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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andreas attribute the tragedy to?
(a) A horrible storm.
(b) A broken navigation system.
(c) Too many people on board, too much drinking and not enough emergency supplies.
(d) Not enough crew members.

2. What are the children reciting when Thomas returns to the apartment?
(a) A psalm.
(b) The national anthem.
(c) Their favorite song.
(d) The alphabet.

3. Why is Elsa going to stay in Aghia Anna instead of going home?
(a) She is trying to avoid going into the family business.
(b) She is in serious financial trouble and wants a fresh start in a new place.
(c) She is avoiding a man at home and must stay away until he is gone.
(d) She wants an extended vacation.

4. What adjective best describes Shane's character?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Surly.

5. What does Elsa confide in David?
(a) That she is in trouble with the local authorities.
(b) That she never knew her father.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That she is in love with him.

6. Where did all of Andreas' brothers go?
(a) Ireland.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

7. Where do David and Elsa go together after she hides in the taxi from the German news crew?
(a) To the tavern.
(b) To visit temple ruins.
(c) To Manos' funeral.
(d) To the hotel.

8. What does Vonni warn Maria about when she agrees to spend the night?
(a) That she wakes up early.
(b) That she snores.
(c) That she has insomnia.
(d) That she stays up late.

9. Where does Shane want to go with Fiona in tow?
(a) To Ireland.
(b) To Italy.
(c) To Athens.
(d) To the tavern.

10. Who is the only character able to sleep in Chapter Three?
(a) Shane.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Adonis.

11. What adjective does Elsa use to describe David?
(a) Pedantic.
(b) Dull.
(c) Verbose.
(d) Peaceable.

12. What happens to the tourist boat Olga?
(a) The boat catches fire.
(b) The boat takes on too much water and begins to sink.
(c) The boat captain falls overboard.
(d) The boat crew gets sick and dies.

13. What does Elsa leave behind in Germany?
(a) Her identity.
(b) Her boyfriend.
(c) Her job.
(d) Her family fortune.

14. What is Andreas' occupation?
(a) He is a tavern owner.
(b) He is a sea captain.
(c) He is a tourist.
(d) He is a teacher.

15. What is Aghia Anna?
(a) A small fishing village.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A temple.
(d) A school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country does Chapter One take place?

2. Why does a group of men assemble in front of Maria's house?

3. What do David's parents want to discuss on the phone?

4. Why is Shane upset with Fiona at the start of Chapter Four?

5. Why does Andreas suggest that the tourists contact their loved ones back home?

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