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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long do Carla and Ben wait at the evacuation site before leaving?

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

4. Which of the following items does Carla use to carry her belongings when she evacuates?

5. Where does Mantini eat and drink his purchases from town, after the evacuation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mantini's pride and joy is, arguably, his crystal shop. First, describe a typical day of business for Mantini. Then, explain what role Mohammad played in keeping the shop up and running. Then, explain why the shop was Mantini's most prized possession. What did Mantini sacrifice to keep the shop open?

Essay Topic 2

Both Mantini and Carla are overwhelmed with their memories from the past. First, explain the memories that haunt Mantini and compare / contrast those to the memories that haunt Carla. Finally, explain how each of these characters comes to terms with the memories that haunt them by the end of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout their lives, both Mantini and Carla were forced to move around quite a bit. Explain why Carla was forced to move around throughout her life, and compare / contrast this with the reasons Mantini was forced to move around. Then, explain how both characters eventually found their roots by the end of the novel.

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