1. What does the narrator decide about the poetry he has always loved?
(a) It is worthless and does not relate to the true human experience.
(b) It is a foundational part of his sophisticated world view.
(c) It helped him get through his youth but is of little value now.
(d) It should be banned and removed from all libraries.

2. What happens at the mine in Chapter 9?
(a) It collapses.
(b) Five men suffocate to death.
(c) A baby is abandoned there.
(d) They find record amounts of lignite.

3. How many places does Zorba set the dinner table for on their first night on Crete?
(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 1

4. What does Zorba mean when he describes being married "dishonestly"?
(a) Sexual relationships that later lead to marriage.
(b) Any sexual adventure.
(c) Marrying an Italian woman.
(d) Being married to two women at the same time.

5. Why does Zorba watch the widow's home?
(a) He wants to steal from her.
(b) He wants to protect her from Mimiko.
(c) He wants to make sure she is not going to bed alone.
(d) He wants to make sure the narrator is not sneaking into her house.

6. Why does Zorba begin to feel restless and depressed while in Candia?
(a) He is going to be a father.
(b) He realizes he's aging.
(c) He has suddenly become afraid of mining.
(d) He has fallen in love.

7. About what does Zorba confront the miners?
(a) Leaving lanterns lit inside.
(b) Taking long lunch breaks.
(c) Not following the proper safety procedures.
(d) Failing to get their picks before exiting.

8. In a letter to his friend, what does the narrator say his friend inspired him to do?
(a) Go to university.
(b) Pursue a life of physical action.
(c) Get married.
(d) Join a circus.

9. What is one of the narrator's goals at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He wants to improve his vocabulary.
(b) He wants to learn to meditate.
(c) He wants to grow his hair long.
(d) He wants to forget about Buddha.

10. Although the narrator remains unnamed, what does Zorba call the narrator?
(a) Sir.
(b) Boss.
(c) Captain.
(d) Bro.

11. How does Zorba live his life?
(a) He moves about suspecting that everyone wants to hurt him.
(b) He trusts that other people will show him how to live.
(c) He lives like every day is his last.
(d) He reads books that instruct him how to live.

12. What reason does Zorba give for having attacked his old boss?
(a) He offers no excuse or reason.
(b) He says the man cheated him.
(c) He says the man tried to assault him first.
(d) He claims the man kissed his girlfriend.

13. What happens to Zorba that he believes to be a terrible omen?
(a) He loses his job at the mine.
(b) He falls in love with a woman.
(c) He grows interested in philosophy.
(d) A priest crosses his path.

14. Zorba tells the narrator stories about the island. What kind of events does he describe?
(a) Rape and thievery.
(b) Carnivals and circuses.
(c) Wars and revolutions.
(d) Feasts and birthdays.

15. What is the ultimate physical experience for Zorba?
(a) Going to war.
(b) Sex.
(c) Mining.
(d) Playing a musical instrument.