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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 characters is NOT one that Carla believes is complicating her relationship with Mantini?
(a) Mohammad.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Ben.
(d) The baby.

2. How does Mantini feel about the cafe owners who have kept their shop open during wartime?
(a) They are brave.
(b) They are apathetic.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They are foolish.

3. How much cash does Carla pack when she runs out of the house?
(a) A few single, one-dollar bills.
(b) One twenty-dollar bill.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) Hundreds of dollars.

4. To what city are Carla and Ben evacuated when they leave Tripoli?
(a) Nice.
(b) Pissa.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Rome.

5. Where do Carla and Mantini enjoy their picnic meal during their first public outing?
(a) The river.
(b) The beach.
(c) The park.
(d) The garden.

6. How does Carla react to Mantini's request on the first day he visits her home?
(a) She is terrified.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is apathetic.

7. Which of the following is NOT a landmark Carla sees through the window as she is being evacuated from Tripoli?
(a) The beach where she and Mantini had a picnic.
(b) The restuarant where she met Ben.
(c) Her house in Tripoli.
(d) Mantini's shop.

8. Where is Mantini's crystal shop located?
(a) Butnan.
(b) Jifarah.
(c) Istiklal.
(d) Hizam.

9. When Carla thinks about divorcing Ben, what does she tell him he can have custody of?
(a) Their past.
(b) Their pain.
(c) Their dog.
(d) Their children.

10. When Carla reaches the air force base, who does she leave a note for, hoping it will one day be delivered?
(a) Mohammad.
(b) Lucia.
(c) Mantini.
(d) Ben.

11. What meal do Carla and Mantini enjoy together on their first public outing?
(a) Brunch.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Breakfast.

12. When Carla and Ben are arguing about their relationship, after the evacuation, where does Carla stare?
(a) Into Ben's eyes.
(b) At the lapping waves of the lake.
(c) At the sidewalk.
(d) At the sunset.

13. What reason does Mantini give Carla for why she should hate her husband?
(a) For abandoning her.
(b) For abusing her.
(c) For breaking her heart.
(d) For misleading her.

14. Which of the following does Carla listen to over the air base broadcaster?
(a) Evacuation plans.
(b) Air raid whistles.
(c) War strikes.
(d) Police reports.

15. When Carla finds the treasure on her picnic with Mantini, what body part does she think the treasure looks like?
(a) A breast.
(b) A pair of lips.
(c) An eye.
(d) A heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mantini gives himself as to why he decided to stay in Tripoli?

2. While in the deserted city, what does Mantini admit to Carla?

3. Which of the following items does Carla use to carry her belongings when she evacuates?

4. As Carla is evacuated from the city, what part of her body begins to bleed?

5. What has happened to most of the shops in town after the evacuation?

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