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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of animal does Lieutenant D'Armagnac see with a baby's corpse in its mouth?
(a) A cow.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A dog.
(d) A shark.

2. At the opening of the novel, which war is taking place?
(a) WWII.
(b) The Civil War.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) WWI.

3. What does Kit believe is the best way to medicate pain?
(a) By punching a wall.
(b) By smoking a cigarette.
(c) By going shopping.
(d) By drinking champagne.

4. Which of the following bizarre sights does Kit NOT see when she gets trapped in the fourth-class cabin?
(a) A man holding a severed head.
(b) A man eating locusts.
(c) A man braiding his daughter's hair.
(d) A man without a nose.

5. What is the name of the next town the Lyles are traveling to after leaving Ain Krorfa?
(a) Messad.
(b) Kessad.
(c) Dessad.
(d) Fessad.

6. On what type of bed does Smail sleep?
(a) Stone.
(b) Straw.
(c) Feather.
(d) Fabric.

7. Which of the following items is NOT something Port demands from Kit upon returning home from his walk?
(a) An explanation.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A back massage.
(d) A shave.

8. Why doesn't Kit want Port to tell Tunner about his recurring dream?
(a) Because the dream will frighten Tunner.
(b) Because she doesn't trust Tunner.
(c) Because she thinks the dream is boring.
(d) Because Tunner is deaf.

9. Which of the following items does the sky remind Port?
(a) A tent.
(b) A canopy.
(c) A tablecloth.
(d) A gown.

10. What meal do Port and Kit sit down to eat together at the hotel restaurant - their first meal together in days?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Brunch.

11. What does Marhnia attempt to steal from Port?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His passport.

12. How does Kit feel about traveling with the Lyles?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is grateful.
(c) She is horrified.
(d) She is apathetic.

13. What mode of transportation is Port taking in his reoccurring dream?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A boat.
(c) A train.
(d) An airplane.

14. How are Kit and Port related?
(a) They are dating.
(b) They are married.
(c) They are siblings.
(d) They are co-workers.

15. In the opening scene of the novel, how does Port feel when he awakens from a dream?
(a) Excited.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Disoriented.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eric Lyle's drink of choice?

2. Where in the Sahara is Ain Korfra in relation to Boussif?

3. What does Eric claim to do for a living?

4. What makes Kit most nervous about riding in the train?

5. How does Port feel about Eric's overbearing mother?

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