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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Once reaching the base, how is Carla evacuated from Tripoli?

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

4. What request does Mantini make of Carla during his first visit to her home?

5. What is the only contact Mantini has with the outside world after the evacuation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The evacuation is, arguably, the most important scene in the novel.

Part 1.) Explain why the evacuation was necessary. What political events led up to this moment?

Part 2.) Explain the effect the evacuation had on Mantini's relationship with Carla. How did they deal with their separation?

Part 3.) Describe the way Ben prepped Carla for an evacuation. What tools was Carla given by Ben to help her survive the war?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of love is one that pervades the novel as a whole. First, explain what Carla views as love in her life. Then, compare / contrast the two loves of her life - Ben and Mantini. Based on this comparison, explain which man is better suited for Carla, and explain why.

Essay Topic 3

As the novel opens, it becomes clear, quite quickly, that the story is set in a foreign land. First, briefly describe the landscape of Libya using images Wetzel constructed within the text. Then, explain how Wetzel used language to transport the readers to Libya. Finally, explain whether or not you found Wetzel's transportive language effective, and why.

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