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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. What is the last image of Dieter that Elsa has?

2. From whom does Fiona seek comfort?

3. Where does Vonni stay at night?

4. What does Vonni tell Fiona after praising Fiona's ability to work with children at the end of Chapter Six?

5. Where was Thomas' son, Bill, when he called?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does David think that he would never be successful in his father's business?

2. Why does Fiona think other people have a negative reaction to Shane?

3. What is Thomas' family situation like?

4. What has brought each of the tourists to Aghia Anna?

5. How does David feel about his relationship with his father?

6. What is Shane's reaction to FIona's news that she is pregnant?

7. What advice does Vonni offer Maria after the funeral?

8. Although David and Elsa are both 28-years-old, what is the main difference in how they've lived their respective lives so far?

9. What is Aghia Anna like?

10. Describe the nature of the tragedy.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way are the characters able to learn from each others' mistakes? Are there any characters which seem to learn more than others? Are some characters simply incapable of learning anything from other people? Cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

What qualities or outlooks on life do the main characters share? Choose two of the main characters and compare and contrast them in terms of their character traits and experiences.

Essay Topic 3

Select one example of symbolism in the novel and explain its significance.

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