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

3. Where does Mantini eat and drink his purchases from town, after the evacuation?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Ben's view of Carla when they leave the restaurant after the evacuation?

5. What does Carla claim is the one thing Ben will never be good at?

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

The novel "A Map of Tripoli, 1967" is often described as "a love story between two people from different worlds." First, describe the world Carla is from, and then compare / contrast that to the world Mantini is from. Finally, explain whether or not you find this statement to be a fair judgment of the novel, and why.

Essay Topic 3

There are two key dinners Carla and Ben have together. The first is at the restaurant where Carla stares at the sunset, and the second is at the restaurant when Carla stares at the sidewalk. First, explain what significant events happened at each of these dinners. Then, describe the images of the sunset and the sidewalk, and explain how Wetzel uses these images as metaphors for Carla's relationship with Ben.

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