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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What beverage is the only type Mantini can purchase after the evacuation?

2. To what city are Carla and Ben evacuated when they leave Tripoli?

3. After dinner, when Ben brings up his topic of discussion, how does he deliver his arguments?

4. How does Mantini feel about the cafe owners who have kept their shop open during wartime?

5. What sound does Mantini listen to from his bedroom after the evacuation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of love is one that pervades the novel as a whole. First, explain what Carla views as love in her life. Then, compare / contrast the two loves of her life - Ben and Mantini. Based on this comparison, explain which man is better suited for Carla, and explain why.

Essay Topic 2

When Carla arrives in Tripoli, one of the first things she notices is how much her husband, Ben, has changed. First, explain why Carla and Ben have been apart for so long. Then, explain how Carla remembers her husband and compare / contrast that image to the man who comes to pick Carla up from the airport.

Essay Topic 3

Lucia is a powerful force in Mantini's life throughout the novel. First, explain how Lucia died and what effect that death had on Mantini. Then, explain how Lucia's presence continued to stay with Mantini and how that presence affected his daily life, and his life with Carla.

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