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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. While discussing their new life in Tripoli, what realization does Carla make about her marriage to Ben?
(a) That it is a marriage of appearance.
(b) That it is a marriage of convenience.
(c) That it is a marriage of deep love and understanding.
(d) That it is an arranged marriage.

2. What is the name of the restaurant where Carla and Ben meet?
(a) Juguendes.
(b) Borracheche.
(c) Piemontese.
(d) Cucaracha.

3. When discussing Ben with Mantini, which of the following adjectives does Carla use to describe her husband?
(a) Idiodic.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Aggressive.

4. What is Mohammad's title in the novel?
(a) Messenger.
(b) Page.
(c) Shop boy.
(d) Servant.

5. Which of the following is Ben most willing to invest his money into?
(a) Himself.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His home.
(d) His car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What meal do Carla and Ben meet for on the first day of their reunion?

2. Which of the following is NOT something Ben has adopted from the Libyan locals during his time in Tripoli?

3. In what year is "The Map of Tripoli" set?

4. In what room of Mantini's house does Mohammed typically work?

5. What odd job does Mohammad do for Ben, Carla's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was Ben during the evacuation from Tripoli?

2. What do Carla and Ben discuss when they sit down for their first meal together at the restaurant?

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

4. What information does the British man give Carla at the palazzo, about Tripoli?

5. When he remembers the dance, how does Mantini feel about Carla?

6. How does Carla manage to travel to the air force base during the evacuation?

7. How does Carla react when Ben brings up the topic of divorce?

8. How does Carla react to the news that Mantini probably perished during the mob attacks in Tripoli?

9. What odd jobs does Mohammad regularly do around Mantini's home?

10. How does Ben bring up the topic of divorce to Carla?

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