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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What beverage does Mantini ask Mohammad to bring to him as he opens his shop in the morning?
(a) Tea.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Juice.
(d) Coffee.

2. Which of the following male characters admits to looking at Carla and experiencing unexpected romantic feelings?
(a) Mohammad.
(b) Dan.
(c) Ben.
(d) Mantini.

3. Where did Mantini meet Dan?
(a) At a party.
(b) At the beach.
(c) At work.
(d) On the train.

4. How often do Carla and Mantini meet during their affair?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Twice a month.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Every day.

5. How long did Ben stay with Carla in Tripoli before taking an assignment abroad?
(a) One month.
(b) One day.
(c) One year.
(d) One week.

6. Who has custody of Mantini's child?
(a) Mantini's mother.
(b) Lucia's mother.
(c) Lucia's father.
(d) Mantini's father.

7. What does Carla's husband, Ben, do for a living?
(a) He is an actor.
(b) He is a diplomat.
(c) He is a philosopher.
(d) He is a journalist.

8. After witnessing Ben's interaction with the watcher, which of the following best describes Carla's reaction?
(a) Enraged.
(b) Excited.
(c) Enthralled.
(d) Embarrassed.

9. What type of events does Ben ask Carla to attend with him?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Cultural.
(c) Literary.
(d) Political.

10. Which of the following is Ben most willing to invest his money into?
(a) His car.
(b) Himself.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His home.

11. Who does Carla blame for the damage that has been done to her car?
(a) The watcher.
(b) Ben.
(c) Herself.
(d) Neighborhood hooligans.

12. Which of the following statements is NOT one that Carla makes when discussing her marriage with Mantini?
(a) That Ben is often physically aggressive with Carla.
(b) That Ben probably had affairs before Carla arrived in Tripoli.
(c) That Ben is "a player".
(d) That Ben only pretended to love Carla before marrying her.

13. How did Lucia die?
(a) She died in childbirth.
(b) She was hit by a car.
(c) She drowned.
(d) She had a heart attack.

14. On the night Lucia was with Dan, what was tied into her hair?
(a) A ribbon.
(b) A flower.
(c) A jewel.
(d) A feather.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the novel, how long has Lucia been dead?

2. What country was Dan from?

3. What new facial hair has Ben grown when he greets Carla?

4. Which of the following papers is NOT included in the secret envelope that Ben leaves for Carla?

5. How are Carla and Mantini alerted to the vandalism taking place in Mantini's store?

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