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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What part of her body is Carla self-conscious of when Mantini first greets her in his shop?
(a) Her stomach.
(b) Her hands.
(c) Her feet.
(d) Her eyes.

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

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

5. What chore did Mohammad offer to do for Carla when he first met her?
(a) Her dusting.
(b) Her ironing.
(c) Her washing.
(d) Her painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what season did Mantini and Dan meet?

2. How long did Ben stay with Carla in Tripoli before taking an assignment abroad?

3. What beverage does Mantini ask Mohammad to bring to him as he opens his shop in the morning?

4. What type of car does Carla drive?

5. What vegetable does Mantini compare Lucia to on the night she met with Dan?

(see the answer key)

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