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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ben react to the watcher's request in exchange for watching his car?
(a) He refuses the request.
(b) He agrees to the request.
(c) He promises more than what was requested.
(d) He does not acknowledge the request.

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

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

4. Which of the following papers is NOT included in the secret envelope that Ben leaves for Carla?
(a) A list of political contacts and their phone numbers.
(b) Directions to the airbase.
(c) A map of Tripoli.
(d) Instructions for evacuation.

5. In what country is Tripoli located?
(a) Mongolia.
(b) Canada.
(c) Italy.
(d) Libya.

6. Who is the first person Mantini tells about meeting Carla?
(a) His son.
(b) His mother.
(c) Mohammad.
(d) His brother.

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

8. Who does Carla blame for the damage that has been done to her car?
(a) Ben.
(b) The watcher.
(c) Herself.
(d) Neighborhood hooligans.

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

10. Why does Carla abandon her car in the street on her way to Mantini's shop?
(a) Because of a flat tire.
(b) Because of the traffic.
(c) Because the radiator overheated.
(d) Because she ran out of gas.

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

12. After Carla arrives in Tripoli, where does Ben travel for work?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Russia.
(d) Iran.

13. What is the name of the home where Mantini lives?
(a) The Casa de Amor.
(b) The Villa Cappellini.
(c) The Tripoli House.
(d) The Mantini Mansion.

14. How are Carla and Mantini alerted to the vandalism taking place in Mantini's store?
(a) They hear gunshots.
(b) They hear cheering.
(c) They hear a loud crash.
(d) They smell smoke.

15. How does Mohammad get to Carla's house for work?
(a) He takes the train.
(b) He rides a bicycle.
(c) He walks.
(d) He drives his car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following male characters admits to looking at Carla and experiencing unexpected romantic feelings?

2. How does Carla react when she sees Ben for the first time after arriving in Tripoli?

3. How did Mantini feel when he witnessed Dan and Lucia together?

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

5. What vegetable does Mantini compare Lucia to on the night she met with Dan?

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