Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
  • 1. Which island does the story primarily take place on?
A) Santorini
B) Rhodes
C) Corfu
D) Crete
  • 2. What is Zorba's attitude toward life?
A) He is indifferent
B) He embraces it fully
C) He avoids risks
D) He is pessimistic
  • 3. What does Zorba teach the narrator?
A) To become wealthy
B) To live fully
C) To write better
D) To manage a business
  • 4. What role does music play in the novel?
A) A way to express emotions
B) A background element
C) A financial tool
D) A distraction
  • 5. What does Zorba believe happiness comes from?
A) Power
B) Knowledge
C) Money
D) Experiences
  • 6. Which historical context influences the story?
A) The Cold War
B) Greek independence
C) World War I
D) The Ottoman Empire
  • 7. What is the narrative style of the book?
A) Second-person
B) First-person
C) Unreliable narrator
D) Third-person omniscient
  • 8. What does the narrator struggle with?
A) Financial issues
B) Love affairs
C) Existential questions
D) Family problems
  • 9. What symbolizes freedom in the novel?
A) Dancing
B) Work
C) Wealth
D) Silence
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