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