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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carla get to the air force base for evacuation?
(a) She runs on foot.
(b) She rides her bicycle.
(c) She takes a taxi.
(d) She drives her own car.

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

3. While in the deserted city, what does Mantini admit to Carla?
(a) That he misses her.
(b) That he loves her.
(c) That he wants to marry her.
(d) That he needs her.

4. Which of the following types of bread does Mantini buy in town after the evacuation?
(a) Brioche.
(b) Tortillas.
(c) Bagels.
(d) Pandesal.

5. What sound does Mantini listen to from his bedroom after the evacuation?
(a) The crying of children.
(b) The shouting of the mobs.
(c) The screaming of women.
(d) The silence in the streets.

6. Which of the following items does Carla use to carry her belongings when she evacuates?
(a) A gym bag.
(b) A pillowcase.
(c) A large handbag.
(d) A suit case.

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

8. What does Ben say when he confronts Carla about her affair with Mantini?
(a) Ben accuses Mantini of taking advantage of Carla.
(b) Ben calls both Mantini and Carla "good for nothings".
(c) Ben never confronts Carla.
(d) Ben accuses Carla of never loving him.

9. When Carla begins to bleed during the evacuation, who does she realize injured her?
(a) She injured herself.
(b) Ben injured her.
(c) Mantini injured her.
(d) Mohammad injured her.

10. What does Mantini do with the few possessions he has in his home after the evacuation?
(a) He abandons them.
(b) He burns them.
(c) He packs them.
(d) He sells them.

11. In what African country was Ben working during the evacuation of Tripoli?
(a) Chad.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Sudan.
(d) Mauritania.

12. After being evacuated from Tripoli, how does Carla feel about divorcing Ben?
(a) She no longer considers it an option.
(b) She has not thought about divorce since the evacuation.
(c) She thinks it would be a smart decision.
(d) She is more confused than ever at the thought of divorcing Ben.

13. Which of the following activities does Mantini miss most after the evacuation?
(a) Making wine.
(b) Reading books.
(c) Baking bread.
(d) Selling crystals.

14. What request does Mantini make of Carla during his first visit to her home?
(a) He asks that Carla leave Ben.
(b) He asks Carla to have a child with him.
(c) He asks Carla to marry him.
(d) He asks Carla to run away with him.

15. What beverage does Carla serve Mantini the first time he visits her in her home?
(a) Tea.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Wine.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following food items does Carla take with her while evacuating?

2. How much cash does Carla pack when she runs out of the house?

3. What smell pervades Mantini's senses as he is shopping in town?

4. To what city are Carla and Ben evacuated when they leave Tripoli?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the items Carla packs before evacuating?

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