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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. Why is Fiona disappointed by the email Georgi gives her?

2. Before Vonni and Andreas go to the tavern to make dolmades, what does Vonni ask Andreas to not let her do?

3. What does Barbara think about Fiona and Shane's relationship?

4. What happened to Vonni after she learned that her husband had been unfaithful?

5. While in jail, what does Shane tell Fiona about his feelings for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Vonni causing tension with both the locals and the tourists?

2. What is the nature of the conversation Shirley and Bill have about love?

3. Why does Vonni think the tourists' desire to stay in Aghia Anna is a bad idea?

4. Why does Adonis choose not to call his father, Andreas?

5. Why does Vonni share her secrets with the tourists?

6. What does David notice about Vonni's behavior that he shares with the other tourists?

7. How does Andreas try to comfort Vonni?

8. What does Vonni admit has caused her trouble?

9. Once he reaches Athens, what thoughts does Shane have about Fiona?

10. What does Fiona write about in the letter to her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of spirituality and religion in the lives of the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

One of the novel's themes is how difficult family ties and relationships can be. Choose two characters and compare and contrast their situations vis-a-vis their families.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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