This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what does the narrator momentarily believe is his last obstacle to freedom?
(a) Buddha.
(b) Zorba.
(c) The widow.
(d) Mining.

2. How does the narrator depict Madame Hortense?
(a) Comically and unattractively.
(b) As intensely beautiful.
(c) Witchy.
(d) Dangerous.

3. Why does Zorba travel to town in Chapter 12?
(a) To buy Madame Hortense many fine gifts.
(b) To buy supplies for the mine.
(c) To hire a prostitute.
(d) To find a new job.

4. What does the narrator begin doing late one restless night in Chapter 5?
(a) He takes a long walk on the beach.
(b) He makes a map of the mine.
(c) He begins a romance with Madame Hortense.
(d) He begins the writing of his manuscript.

5. What does Madame Hortense want from Zorba in Chapter 19?
(a) To be married immediately.
(b) To impregnate her.
(c) To build them a new house.
(d) To support her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zorba consider the act of dancing to be?

2. The narrator disagrees with the way the old man on the mountain trail does what?

3. How does Zorba feel about the narrator's false promises made while Zorba was in Candia?

4. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?

5. In which category does Zorba think his boss strives for with his food?

Multiple Choice Questions Key

Short Answer Questions Key

1. What does Zorba consider the act of dancing to be?

Communication.

2. The narrator disagrees with the way the old man on the mountain trail does what?

The old man does not treat his wife as an equal.

3. How does Zorba feel about the narrator's false promises made while Zorba was in Candia?

He is angry but willing to follow through on the promise.

4. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?

Boss.

5. In which category does Zorba think his boss strives for with his food?

God.