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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of her body is Carla self-conscious of when Mantini first greets her in his shop?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her hands.
(c) Her stomach.
(d) Her feet.

2. Which of the following is NOT a country that fought in the Six Day War?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Israel.

3. What is the name of the restaurant where Carla and Ben meet?
(a) Cucaracha.
(b) Borracheche.
(c) Piemontese.
(d) Juguendes.

4. Which of the following scented items does Mantini scrub into Carla's skin?
(a) Tea bags.
(b) Oil.
(c) Wax.
(d) Crime.

5. Which of the following statements is NOT one that Carla makes when discussing her marriage with Mantini?
(a) That Ben is often physically aggressive with Carla.
(b) That Ben probably had affairs before Carla arrived in Tripoli.
(c) That Ben only pretended to love Carla before marrying her.
(d) That Ben is "a player".

6. After witnessing Ben's interaction with the watcher, which of the following best describes Carla's reaction?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Excited.
(c) Enraged.
(d) Enthralled.

7. On the night Lucia was with Dan, what was tied into her hair?
(a) A flower.
(b) A feather.
(c) A ribbon.
(d) A jewel.

8. What meal do Carla and Ben meet for on the first day of their reunion?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Brunch.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

9. In what year is "The Map of Tripoli" set?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1997.

10. What is Mantini doing when he first feels the presence in his bedroom after work?
(a) Exercising.
(b) Undressing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sleeping.

11. How does Ben react to Carla's discussion of how she has spent her time in Tripoli?
(a) He is uninterested.
(b) He is outraged.
(c) He is excited for her.
(d) He is offended.

12. What does the watcher ask for in exchange for watching Ben's car?
(a) Water.
(b) Money.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Food.

13. What country was Dan from?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Canada.

14. During what season did Mantini and Dan meet?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

15. Where did Mantini meet Dan?
(a) At a party.
(b) At the beach.
(c) At work.
(d) On the train.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carla abandon her car in the street on her way to Mantini's shop?

2. What emotion does Mantini feel when he remembers Dan?

3. What animal is printed on Carla's skirt, which Mantini admires?

4. What new facial hair has Ben grown when he greets Carla?

5. How many children does Mantini have?

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