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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following groups of people is NOT a subject of Mrs. Lyle's racist rampages?
(a) French.
(b) Arabs.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Jews.

3. How does Kit respond when Tunner wraps his arms around her on the train?
(a) She leans into him.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She leaves the cabin.

4. Where does Lieutenant D'Armagnac's wife live?
(a) In France.
(b) In Poland.
(c) In Germany.
(d) In Spain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kit feel about traveling with the Lyles?

2. To what desert do the prostitutes in Marhnia's story travel?

3. Which of the following instruments does the musician at M. Chaoui's dinner party play to entertain the guests?

4. How are Kit and Port related?

5. Who does Port initially accuse of stealing his wallet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mohammad?

2. What is the reaction from Tunner and Kit to Port's disturbing dream?

3. How does Port describe Oran?

4. What interesting offer does Smail make when Port arrives at his home?

5. What is the travelers' first impressions of the town of Ain Krofra?

6. What happens when Tunner shows up at Kit's doorstep asking to take her on a walk?

7. What story does Marhnia tell Port about the three prostitutes?

8. When does Port's enjoyment of Mrs. Lyle's bickering finally begin to fade?

9. How does Port react to Marhnia's story about the prostitutes?

10. How do Port and Tunner know each other?

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