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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What smell pervades Mantini's senses as he is shopping in town?
(a) The salty sea breeze.
(b) Fires smoking.
(c) Wildflowers in bloom.
(d) Coffee beans roasting.

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

10. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe his villa after the evacuation?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Empty.
(c) Silent.
(d) Desolate.

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

12. Which of the following does Carla jokingly blame for starting her affair with Mantini?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Crystal.
(c) Cats.
(d) Coffee.

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

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

15. Where does Carla stash the cash on her body in case she is accosted as she attempts to evacuate?
(a) In her brassier.
(b) In her shoes.
(c) In her back pocket.
(d) In her panties.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Carla reaches the air force base, who does she leave a note for, hoping it will one day be delivered?

2. Where do Carla and Mantini enjoy their picnic meal during their first public outing?

3. Which of the following do Carla and Ben stop to read in a shop window?

4. How does Carla react to the idea of marrying Mantini?

5. What war unexpectedly breaks out in Tripoli?

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