2. What unsettling fact about Eric does Mrs. Lyle share with Port over breakfast at the Boussif hotel?
(a) That Eric cannot read.
(b) That Eric has a venereal disease.
(c) That Eric spent time in prison.
(d) That Eric is allergic to milk.

3. Which continent are Port and Kit traveling through?
(a) North America.
(b) Asia.
(c) Africa.
(d) South America.

4. What is the weather like outside as Kit and Tunner are on the train?
(a) It is snowing.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is cloudy and muggy.
(d) It is sunny.

5. What does the city of Ain Krorfa smell like?
(a) Sewage.
(b) Vomit.
(c) Death.
(d) Cattle.

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

7. What language do the servants at Port's hotel speak?
(a) Spanish.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) German.

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

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

10. Where in the Sahara is Ain Korfra in relation to Boussif?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) South.
(d) East.

11. What rumor spreads throughout town about Lieutenant D'Armagnac and Yamina?
(a) That Lieutenant D'Armagnac raped Yamina.
(b) That Lieutenant D'Armagnac is the father of Yamina's baby.
(c) That Lieutenant D'Armagnac killed Yamina.
(d) That Lieutenant D'Armagnac stole Yamina's life savings.

12. How many classes of cabins are there on the train in which Kit and Tunner ride?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

13. How long have Kit and Port been married?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Twenty-three years.

14. Which of the following is the only accessory Port wears while sleeping?
(a) His wedding ring.
(b) His watch.
(c) His hat.
(d) His sunglasses.

15. What country is Eric Lyle from?
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Australia.
(d) Scotland.