The Sheltering Sky Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Sheltering Sky Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many prostitutes travel to the desert in Marhnia's story?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

2. At what time of day does Lieutenant D'Armagnac request to see Port to question him about the disappearance of his passport?
(a) In the early evening.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) In the early morning.
(d) Late at night, past midnight.

3. What language does Marhnia speak?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Arabic.
(d) French.

4. What does M. Chaoui do for a living?
(a) He is a baker.
(b) He is a journalist.
(c) He is a shopkeeper.
(d) He is a police officer.

5. What do Kit and Port see when overlooking the giant precipice in Boussif?
(a) A man meditating.
(b) A flock of sheep.
(c) Children playing kickball.
(d) A woman washing laundry.

6. What do the prostitutes in Marhnia's story long to do in the desert?
(a) Drink tea.
(b) Release demons.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Build a home.

7. Who reveals the news that Eric Lyle is not the son of Mrs. Lyle?
(a) The hotel concierge.
(b) The brothel owner.
(c) The prostitutes.
(d) The hotel manager.

8. What beverage does Tunner purchase for his travels to Boussif?
(a) Beer.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Wine.
(d) Mineral water.

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

10. What does Eric Lyle's mother berate him for doing?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Biting his nails.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Swearing.

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

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

13. What type of car does Eric Lyle drive?
(a) A BMW.
(b) A Porsche.
(c) A Mercedes.
(d) A Ford.

14. What does Tunner ask Kit to do with him while Port is missing?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Go for a swim.
(c) Eat a meal.
(d) Drink champagne.

15. How does M. Chaoui react to Kit's interruption of the music?
(a) He is offended.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arranges the rooms for the travelers once they finally arrive in Boussif?

2. When not traveling, where do Port and Kit live?

3. From Smail's home, what color do the mountains look to Port?

4. What type of reputation does M. Abdelkader have in Bou Noura?

5. What color is Kit's hair?

(see the answer keys)

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