This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator request of Zorba when he remains in Candia for longer than expected?
(a) He asks that he never return.
(b) He asks that he bring food when he returns.
(c) He requests that he return immediately.
(d) He requests that he double the supplies purchase.

2. At the feast at Noussa's house, what does Zorba say happened after he gave the toast?
(a) An orgy.
(b) A concert.
(c) A candle lighting ceremony.
(d) An extravagant meal.

3. For what do the villagers gather to watch in Chapter 20?
(a) The narrator holds a celebration for the mine's reopening.
(b) A newborn baby is baptized.
(c) Zorba weds Madame Hortense.
(d) Zorba celebrates the beginning of the railway construction.

4. What is Zorba's response when the narrator asks him how many times he has been married?
(a) Once honestly and twice half-honestly.
(b) Three times.
(c) Twice honestly and once half-honestly.
(d) Four times.

5. In a letter to the narrator, Zorba indicates that he has a devil living inside of him who is like Zorba in every way except what?
(a) It has warts.
(b) It does not like romance.
(c) It refuses to grow old.
(d) It loves philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his story, what does Zorba's grandfather tell the old soldier about the piece of wood he gives him?

2. How did Zorba temporarily keep track of his sexual relationships?

3. Under what conditions does Zorba say that Noussa left him?

4. In Chapter 13, Zorba demonstrates his dedication to what?

5. After rescuing Zorba from being captured, what happens to the widow in his war story?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. In his story, what does Zorba's grandfather tell the old soldier about the piece of wood he gives him?

He says it's part of the True Cross.

2. How did Zorba temporarily keep track of his sexual relationships?

He cut off a lock of each lover's hair.

3. Under what conditions does Zorba say that Noussa left him?

She eloped with a soldier.

4. In Chapter 13, Zorba demonstrates his dedication to what?

His immediate passions.

5. After rescuing Zorba from being captured, what happens to the widow in his war story?

She dies when Zorba sets her village on fire.