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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What vegetable does Mantini compare Lucia to on the night she met with Dan?
(a) An avocado.
(b) An eggplant.
(c) A potato.
(d) A cucumber.

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

5. How are Carla and Mantini alerted to the vandalism taking place in Mantini's store?
(a) They hear gunshots.
(b) They hear a loud crash.
(c) They hear cheering.
(d) They smell smoke.

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

7. What does the word "ebrio" mean?
(a) Jew.
(b) Animal.
(c) Thief.
(d) Monster.

8. Which of the following is the best translation for the Libyan word "baksheesh"?
(a) Tip.
(b) Advice.
(c) Love.
(d) Power.

9. What emotion does Mantini feel when he remembers Dan?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Aggravation.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Excitement.

10. What type of shop does Mantini own?
(a) A candle shop.
(b) A crystal shop.
(c) A candy shop.
(d) A crepe shop.

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

12. While discussing their new life in Tripoli, what realization does Carla make about her marriage to Ben?
(a) That it is a marriage of appearance.
(b) That it is an arranged marriage.
(c) That it is a marriage of deep love and understanding.
(d) That it is a marriage of convenience.

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

14. What new facial hair has Ben grown when he greets Carla?
(a) A goatee.
(b) A beard.
(c) A mustache.
(d) Sideburns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mohammad's title in the novel?

2. Why did Lucia never leave Tripoli and return to her homeland and family?

3. Where did Mantini meet Dan?

4. What does Mantini send to Carla's home at the same time as her first order from his shop?

5. Which of the following is NOT something Ben has adopted from the Libyan locals during his time in Tripoli?

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