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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Mantini's shop is vandalized while he and Carla are upstairs?

2. Which of the following scented items does Mantini scrub into Carla's skin?

3. What does Carla think about when she passes out in Mantini's shop?

4. How did Mantini feel when he witnessed Dan and Lucia together?

5. After witnessing Dan and Lucia together, who does Mantini confront?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carla react when Ben brings up the topic of divorce?

2. What was Lucia wearing on the night she met Ben?

3. How do Carla and Mantini begin their affair?

4. How does Carla react to the news that Mantini probably perished during the mob attacks in Tripoli?

5. What realizations does Carla make about her marriage to Ben while the two are conversing over dinner?

6. How has religion affected Mantini's decision to stay in Tripoli even during the evacuation?

7. How does Carla react to Ben's interaction with the street watcher outside the restaurant?

8. How do Mantini and Carla enjoy themselves during their first public outing?

9. How does Ben bring up the topic of divorce to Carla?

10. What does Carla think about as she is on the military plane being evacuated from Tripoli?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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