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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 adjectives does Mantini use to describe Ben's treatment of Carla?

2. Which of the following food items does Carla take with her while evacuating?

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

4. 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?

5. Which of the following is NOT a landmark Carla sees through the window as she is being evacuated from Tripoli?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout their lives, both Mantini and Carla were forced to move around quite a bit. Explain why Carla was forced to move around throughout her life, and compare / contrast this with the reasons Mantini was forced to move around. Then, explain how both characters eventually found their roots by the end of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

When Carla arrives in Tripoli, one of the first things she notices is how much her husband, Ben, has changed. First, explain why Carla and Ben have been apart for so long. Then, explain how Carla remembers her husband and compare / contrast that image to the man who comes to pick Carla up from the airport.

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