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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What beverage is the only type Mantini can purchase after the evacuation?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Wine.
(d) Whiskey.

5. Which of the following is NOT a step Carla would have to take if she wanted to marry Mantini?
(a) Divorce Ben.
(b) Adopt the baby.
(c) Leave Tripoli.
(d) Live in Tripoli.

6. What expensive item does Carla leave behind in order to have room in her bag for her memories of Mantini?
(a) A heavy bank safe.
(b) A diamond necklace.
(c) A pair of emerald earrings.
(d) A sterling silver picture frame.

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

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

9. How does Carla react to the idea of marrying Mantini?
(a) She is terrified that Ben would never allow it.
(b) She does not think Mantini would ever ask her.
(c) She is excited at the possibility.
(d) She thinks it would be too complicated.

10. What does Carla claim is the one thing Ben will never be good at?
(a) Empathy.
(b) Seduction.
(c) Politics.
(d) Relationships.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the evacuation, which of the following floods the streets, making it difficult for Carla to maneuver?

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

3. When Carla is evacuated from Tripoli, which of the following emotions best describes her state when she lands safely at the air force base?

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

5. When Carla and Ben are arguing about their relationship, after the evacuation, where does Carla stare?

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