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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 medication does Broussard inject in Port to try to calm him from his fears?

2. What sound does Port hear in his ears that isn't really there?

3. What size is Belqassim's house?

4. How many wives does Belqassim have?

5. Which of the following diseases is Port diagnosed with upon entering the military hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Port treat Kit when she returns home after visiting with Daoud Zozeph?

2. Who is Miss Ferry?

3. How is Kit cared for while she is staying under Belqassim's roof?

4. Why are Kit and Port turned away from their hotel in El Ga'a?

5. What clothes does Belqassim force Kit to wear, and why?

6. How do Kit and Tunner reunite?

7. Why does Kit slip out of Zozeph's house in the middle of the night?

8. How does the American embassy propose getting Kit back home to America?

9. How does Kit escape Belqassim's clutches?

10. How does Port react to the news that his passport has been found?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eric Lyle and his mother prove to be important catalysts propelling change in the characters of the novel. First, describe Eric Lyle and his mother. What aspects of their characters are called into question as the novel progresses? What is the true identity of Eric and Mrs. Lyle? How does the truth about their characters come to light?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Port has two very disturbing reoccurring dreams. First, describe the dream Port has at the opening of the novel. Then, compare/contrast this dream to the dream Port has right before he passes away. What is the same about these dreams? What is different? Explain how these two dreams foreshadowed events of Port's life citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

While Kit is on the train to Boussif, she witnesses some very disturbing scenes. First, describe what images Kit saw while on the train to Boussif and how these images affected her. Then, explain when these images resurfaced in Kit's mind, and describe what these images symbolize to Kit in both scenes.

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