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