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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carla react to Mantini's request on the first day he visits her home?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is terrified.

2. Which of the following characters was NOT abandoned by their loved one in the story?
(a) The baby.
(b) Carla.
(c) Ben.
(d) Mantini.

3. How long had Ben been living in Tripoli before sending for Carla?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Twelve months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three months.

4. How does Carla react to the idea of marrying Mantini?
(a) She is excited at the possibility.
(b) She does not think Mantini would ever ask her.
(c) She is terrified that Ben would never allow it.
(d) She thinks it would be too complicated.

5. What type of events does Ben ask Carla to attend with him?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Political.
(c) Cultural.
(d) Literary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Carla blame for the damage that has been done to her car?

2. Which of the following metaphors does Carla use to describe the way she, and the other passengers, were dropped at the air force base after the evacuation?

3. After dinner, when they have been safely evacuated from Tripoli, which of the following topics does Ben bring up for discussion?

4. How often does Carla think about Mantini over the course of her meal with Ben?

5. What does the watcher ask for in exchange for watching Ben's car?

(see the answer key)

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