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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Carla finds the treasure on her picnic with Mantini, what body part does she think the treasure looks like?
(a) A breast.
(b) A pair of lips.
(c) An eye.
(d) A heart.

2. What has happened to most of the shops in town after the evacuation?
(a) They have been bombed.
(b) They have been closed.
(c) They have been abandoned.
(d) They have been sold.

3. As Carla is evacuated from the city, what part of her body begins to bleed?
(a) Her nose.
(b) Her hands.
(c) Her mouth.
(d) Her eyes.

4. What war unexpectedly breaks out in Tripoli?
(a) The Six Day War.
(b) The Italo-Turkish War.
(c) The Punic War.
(d) The Agacher Strip War.

5. Which of the following does Carla listen to over the air base broadcaster?
(a) Evacuation plans.
(b) War strikes.
(c) Police reports.
(d) Air raid whistles.

6. Which of the following best describes Mantini's emotions when he drives into town searching for food and drink?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

7. Which of the following adjectives does Mantini use to describe his villa after the evacuation?
(a) Desolate.
(b) Empty.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Silent.

8. In what African country was Ben working during the evacuation of Tripoli?
(a) Mauritania.
(b) Sudan.
(c) Chad.
(d) Zimbabwe.

9. Which of the following metaphors does Carla use to describe the way she, and the other passengers, were dropped at the air force base after the evacuation?
(a) "Dropped like anvils."
(b) "Dropped like dead weight."
(c) "Dropped like baggage."
(d) "Dropped like stones."

10. What meal do Carla and Mantini enjoy together on their first public outing?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Brunch.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Breakfast.

11. What sound does Mantini listen to from his bedroom after the evacuation?
(a) The shouting of the mobs.
(b) The silence in the streets.
(c) The crying of children.
(d) The screaming of women.

12. Which of the following elements of his character does Mantini begin to question after the evacuation?
(a) His ability to love.
(b) His financial standing.
(c) His physical strength.
(d) His bravery.

13. What does Carla claim is the one thing Ben will never be good at?
(a) Politics.
(b) Seduction.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Relationships.

14. What does Mantini use for light in his bedroom after the evacuation?
(a) Mantini uses a light mounted into the wall.
(b) Mantini uses a candle.
(c) Mantini leaves his bedroom dark.
(d) Mantini uses a flashlight.

15. When Carla begins to bleed during the evacuation, who does she realize injured her?
(a) Mohammad injured her.
(b) She injured herself.
(c) Ben injured her.
(d) Mantini injured her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, when they have been safely evacuated from Tripoli, which of the following topics does Ben bring up for discussion?

2. How much cash does Carla pack when she runs out of the house?

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason Mantini gives himself as to why he decided to stay in Tripoli?

4. Where is Mantini's crystal shop located?

5. When Carla thinks about divorcing Ben, what does she tell him he can have custody of?

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