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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 step Carla would have to take if she wanted to marry Mantini?
(a) Adopt the baby.
(b) Leave Tripoli.
(c) Divorce Ben.
(d) Live in Tripoli.

2. What does Ben admit is the one part about Carla he never liked?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her mouth.
(c) Her nose.
(d) Her legs.

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

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

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

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

7. Which of the following best describes Mantini's emotions when he drives into town searching for food and drink?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Terrified.

8. Where does Mantini eat and drink his purchases from town, after the evacuation?
(a) In his car.
(b) In his shop.
(c) On the street curb.
(d) In his home.

9. After dinner, when they have been safely evacuated from Tripoli, which of the following topics does Ben bring up for discussion?
(a) Having children.
(b) Adopting a puppy.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Moving back to America.

10. Which of the following elements of his character does Mantini begin to question after the evacuation?
(a) His bravery.
(b) His physical strength.
(c) His ability to love.
(d) His financial standing.

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

12. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mantini gives himself as to why he decided to stay in Tripoli?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His religion.
(d) His business.

13. How long do Carla and Ben wait at the evacuation site before leaving?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few hours.

14. Which of the following adjectives best describes Ben's view of Carla when they leave the restaurant after the evacuation?
(a) Shamed.
(b) Smart.
(c) Snide.
(d) Sweet.

15. When Mantini describes the blood involved in Lucia's death, what fruit does he compare the color to?
(a) Blackberries.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Pomegranates.
(d) Peaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following communication devices goes dead in Carla's apartment at the outbreak of the war?

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

3. What do Ben and Carla decide, together, is the reason why their relationship will never work?

4. When Carla begins to bleed during the evacuation, who does she realize injured her?

5. Which of the following is NOT a landmark Carla sees through the window as she is being evacuated from Tripoli?

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