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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first thing Carla wants to talk about with Ben over their meal?
(a) Hiring a servant.
(b) Having a baby.
(c) Moving back to America.
(d) Refurbishing their home.

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

4. When does Carla believe her love for Ben was lost?
(a) She believes her love for Ben is still strong.
(b) When she meet Mantini.
(c) When he moved to Libya.
(d) A long time ago.

5. What does Mantini send to Carla's home at the same time as her first order from his shop?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) Chocolates.
(c) Flowers.
(d) HIs telephone number.

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

7. How long had Ben been living in Tripoli before sending for Carla?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) Nine months.

8. What reason does Ben give Carla as to why he relocated her to Libya?
(a) He missed seeing her every day.
(b) He thought she would enjoy the change of scenery.
(c) He needed help around the house.
(d) It is important for his job.

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

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

11. What type of car does Carla drive?
(a) An Audi.
(b) A BMW.
(c) A Mercedes.
(d) A Volkswagen.

12. How does Mohammad get to Carla's house for work?
(a) He walks.
(b) He takes the train.
(c) He drives his car.
(d) He rides a bicycle.

13. How did Mantini feel when he witnessed Dan and Lucia together?
(a) Confused.
(b) Sad.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Angry.

14. What country was Dan from?
(a) England.
(b) Canada.
(c) America.
(d) Ireland.

15. When Mantini's building is spray painted, what language is the vandalism written in?
(a) Arabic.
(b) English.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) Hindi.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing their new life in Tripoli, what realization does Carla make about her marriage to Ben?

2. What religion does Mantini follow in the text?

3. What odd job does Mohammad do for Ben, Carla's husband?

4. Which of the following phrases does Wetzel use to describe the sun as Carla sees it through the restaurant window?

5. Which of the following best describes Ben's emotions toward Carla, as he expressed them over dinner?

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