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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Carla believe her love for Ben was lost?
(a) She believes her love for Ben is still strong.
(b) When he moved to Libya.
(c) A long time ago.
(d) When she meet Mantini.

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

4. How often do Carla and Mantini meet during their affair?
(a) Every day.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Once a month.

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

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

7. Which of the following is Ben most willing to invest his money into?
(a) His home.
(b) His marriage.
(c) Himself.
(d) His car.

8. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe Dan?
(a) Bold.
(b) Benign.
(c) Bashful.
(d) Boring.

9. Which of the following "political groups" took over Italy when Mantini was a small boy?
(a) The Socialists.
(b) The Communists.
(c) The Dictators.
(d) The Fascists.

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

11. 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 is "a player".
(d) That Ben only pretended to love Carla before marrying her.

12. Where does Mantini's child live?
(a) In Spain.
(b) In Lebanon.
(c) In Italy.
(d) In Egypt.

13. How does Mantini feel about his seduction of Carla?
(a) He is worried about Ben's retalliation for the seduction of his wife.
(b) He is not interested in seducing Carla.
(c) He does not know if Carla is interested in him.
(d) He knows he could seduce Carla easily.

14. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe Lucia's body during her pregnancy?
(a) Engorged.
(b) Round.
(c) Ripe.
(d) Full.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of car does Carla drive?

2. What does Mantini send to Carla's home at the same time as her first order from his shop?

3. Where do Carla and Mantini meet during their affair?

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

5. Which of the following is the best translation for the Libyan word "baksheesh"?

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