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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Carla begins to bleed during the evacuation, who does she realize injured her?

2. What deserted city do Mantini and Carla visit together while taking a long drive?

3. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe Ben's treatment of Carla?

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

5. When Mantini describes the blood involved in Lucia's death, what fruit does he compare the color to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the course of the novel, Mantini finds himself as a victim of political racism. Explain the relationship between Arabs and Jews at the opening of the novel and compare / contrast that to the relationship at the end of the novel. How has Mantini become a victim of this political racism, and how does he fight back?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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