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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mohammad's title in the novel?
(a) Page.
(b) Servant.
(c) Shop boy.
(d) Messenger.

2. What language does Mantini speak?
(a) Cantonese.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Persian.

3. How often does Carla think about Mantini over the course of her meal with Ben?
(a) Once.
(b) Three times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Never.

4. What does Ben admit is the one part about Carla he never liked?
(a) Her legs.
(b) Her mouth.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her nose.

5. What expensive item does Carla leave behind in order to have room in her bag for her memories of Mantini?
(a) A heavy bank safe.
(b) A sterling silver picture frame.
(c) A pair of emerald earrings.
(d) A diamond necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which of the following is NOT a step Carla would have to take if she wanted to marry Mantini?

3. Which of the following scented items does Mantini scrub into Carla's skin?

4. During the evacuation, which of the following floods the streets, making it difficult for Carla to maneuver?

5. Which of the following communication devices goes dead in Carla's apartment at the outbreak of the war?

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