Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis - Quiz
  • 1. Which island does the story primarily take place on?
A) Corfu
B) Santorini
C) Crete
D) Rhodes
  • 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 manage a business
C) To live fully
D) To write better
  • 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) Money
B) Power
C) Knowledge
D) Experiences
  • 6. Which historical context influences the story?
A) World War I
B) The Cold War
C) The Ottoman Empire
D) Greek independence
  • 7. What is the narrative style of the book?
A) First-person
B) Third-person omniscient
C) Unreliable narrator
D) Second-person
  • 8. What does the narrator struggle with?
A) Love affairs
B) Financial issues
C) Family problems
D) Existential questions
  • 9. What symbolizes freedom in the novel?
A) Wealth
B) Work
C) Silence
D) Dancing
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