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

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning from town, what possession of Carla's does Mantini find?

2. How does Mantini feel about the food he purchases in town after the evacuation?

3. What was the name of Lucia's doctor?

4. What deserted city do Mantini and Carla visit together while taking a long drive?

5. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe Ben's treatment of Carla?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mantini's view of Americans changes drastically over the course of the novel. First, explain how Mantini felt about Americans before meeting Carla, and give one example of Mantini's interaction with Americans from the beginning of the novel. Then, explain how Carla altered Mantini's view of Americans, and give one example of a way she proved Mantini's stereotype wrong.

Essay Topic 2

Mantini's pride and joy is, arguably, his crystal shop. First, describe a typical day of business for Mantini. Then, explain what role Mohammad played in keeping the shop up and running. Then, explain why the shop was Mantini's most prized possession. What did Mantini sacrifice to keep the shop open?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the course of the novel, Mantini finds himself as a victim of political racism. Explain the relationship between Arabs and Jews at the opening of the novel and compare / contrast that to the relationship at the end of the novel. How has Mantini become a victim of this political racism, and how does he fight back?

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