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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Ben pushes Carla onto the terrace, what part of her body is cut?
(a) Her wrist.
(b) Her shoulder.
(c) Her neck.
(d) Her thigh.

4. At the time of the novel, how long has Lucia been dead?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carla think about when she passes out in Mantini's shop?

2. How many days per week does Mohammad work on Carla's home?

3. After being evacuated from Tripoli, how does Carla feel about divorcing Ben?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Ben's view of Carla when they leave the restaurant after the evacuation?

5. Which of the following metaphors does Carla use to describe the way she, and the other passengers, were dropped at the air force base after the evacuation?

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