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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mantini feel about the food he purchases in town after the evacuation?
(a) He comments that the food is beautiful.
(b) He comments that the food is desperate.
(c) He comments that the food is bland.
(d) He comments that the food is moldy.

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

3. After Ben and Carla go out for dinner, on their first night away from the evacuation site, what do they do?
(a) They go window shopping.
(b) They walk along the beach.
(c) They call home to speak with their parents.
(d) They visit the local church.

4. Who does Mantini blame for his inability to see his daughter?
(a) The government.
(b) Himself.
(c) His dead wife.
(d) His mother-in-law.

5. Once reaching the base, how is Carla evacuated from Tripoli?
(a) By train.
(b) By taxi.
(c) By plane.
(d) By boat.

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the items Carla packs before evacuating?
(a) Underwear.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Family photos.

7. What treasure does Carla find while enjoying her picnic meal with Mantini?
(a) A piece of glass.
(b) A piece of gold.
(c) A piece of copper.
(d) A piece of silver.

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

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

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

11. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe Ben's treatment of Carla?
(a) Unbearable.
(b) Inappropriate.
(c) Disgusting.
(d) Ugly.

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

13. Which of the following characters has decided to stay with Mantini even after the evacuation?
(a) Lucia.
(b) Carla.
(c) Mohammad.
(d) No one has decided to stay with Mantini; he is all alone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Carla finds the treasure on her picnic with Mantini, what body part does she think the treasure looks like?

3. What does Ben say when he confronts Carla about her affair with Mantini?

4. What meal do Carla and Mantini enjoy together on their first public outing?

5. Which of the following best describes Mantini's emotions when he drives into town searching for food and drink?

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