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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is NOT one that Carla believes is complicating her relationship with Mantini?

2. What has happened to most of the shops in town after the evacuation?

3. After dinner, when Ben brings up his topic of discussion, how does he deliver his arguments?

4. Which of the following communication devices goes dead in Carla's apartment at the outbreak of the war?

5. How does Carla react to Mantini's request on the first day he visits her home?

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

Mantini's daughter plays a large role in keeping Carla and Mantini apart. First, explain the relationship Mantini has with his daughter and the hurdles they have had to overcome in their relationship. Then, explain why Mantini's relationship with his daughter prevents him from furthering his relationship with Carla.

Essay Topic 3

When Carla comes to visit Mantini's shop for the first time, the reader gets to see firsthand how different life in Tripoli is for her. First, describe the difficulties Carla had to endure while traveling to visit Mantini's shop. Then, explain how Carla's struggle with the new culture first brought Mantini close to her.

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