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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following male characters believes that men have "husbandly rights," and that women "belong" to their husbands?
(a) Dan.
(b) Mohammad.
(c) Ben.
(d) Mantini.

3. In what room of Mantini's house does Mohammed typically work?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The drawing room.
(d) The attic.

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

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

6. After Lucia's death, what does Mantini admit to sometimes struggling with?
(a) Forgetting her.
(b) Remembering her.
(c) Honoring her.
(d) Moving past her.

7. Which of the following papers is NOT included in the secret envelope that Ben leaves for Carla?
(a) Instructions for evacuation.
(b) A map of Tripoli.
(c) Directions to the airbase.
(d) A list of political contacts and their phone numbers.

8. What stain was Carla struggling to remove from her floors when she first met Mohammad?
(a) Ink.
(b) Paint.
(c) Blood.
(d) Wine.

9. What is Mantini doing when he first feels the presence in his bedroom after work?
(a) Undressing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Reading.

10. In what country is Tripoli located?
(a) Canada.
(b) Libya.
(c) Mongolia.
(d) Italy.

11. After witnessing Dan and Lucia together, who does Mantini confront?
(a) Neither of them.
(b) Both of them.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Dan.

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

13. What part of Mantini's shop is vandalized while he and Carla are upstairs?
(a) The doors.
(b) The balcony.
(c) The window.
(d) The wall.

14. Which of the following is NOT something Ben has adopted from the Libyan locals during his time in Tripoli?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Speech.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Mannerisms.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Carla blame for the damage that has been done to her car?

3. After witnessing Ben's interaction with the watcher, which of the following best describes Carla's reaction?

4. What is "Giaddat Istiklal"?

5. During what season did Mantini and Dan meet?

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