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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following "political groups" took over Italy when Mantini was a small boy?
(a) The Communists.
(b) The Socialists.
(c) The Fascists.
(d) The Dictators.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT one that Carla makes when discussing her marriage with Mantini?
(a) That Ben only pretended to love Carla before marrying her.
(b) That Ben is "a player".
(c) That Ben is often physically aggressive with Carla.
(d) That Ben probably had affairs before Carla arrived in Tripoli.

3. After Carla arrives in Tripoli, where does Ben travel for work?
(a) Iran.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Lebanon.
(d) Russia.

4. What does Carla order from Mantini's shop?
(a) Goblets.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Take-away food.
(d) Silk curtains.

5. Why does Carla abandon her car in the street on her way to Mantini's shop?
(a) Because she ran out of gas.
(b) Because the radiator overheated.
(c) Because of a flat tire.
(d) Because of the traffic.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Carla believe her love for Ben was lost?

2. While discussing their new life in Tripoli, what realization does Carla make about her marriage to Ben?

3. Which of the following is NOT a country that fought in the Six Day War?

4. After witnessing Ben's interaction with the watcher, which of the following best describes Carla's reaction?

5. When Carla returns to the car after her meal, what is missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has religion affected Mantini's decision to stay in Tripoli even during the evacuation?

2. After returning home from the town, what does Mantini notice about his bedroom?

3. How does Mantini describe Tripoli after the evacuation?

4. What conflict arose when Mantini found Ben and Lucia dancing together at a party?

5. What happens when Carla attempts to drink her coffee the same way Mantini does?

6. What happens when Carla and Mantini take a drive through the deserted Roman city?

7. What happens when Mantini's store is first vandalized?

8. What message does Carla leave for Mantini once she arrives at the air force base?

9. Where are the evacuees, taken from Tripoli, dropped off?

10. What does Carla think about as she is on the military plane being evacuated from Tripoli?

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