2. After Tunner leaves, what does Kit spend her days doing?
(a) Working on crosswords.
(b) Riding her bicycle.
(c) Reading in bed.
(d) Writing in her diary.

3. How do Kit and Port travel while sightseeing in Boussif?
(a) They walk.
(b) They take a trolley.
(c) They ride bicycles.
(d) They take a ferry.

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

5. What is Eric Lyle's drink of choice?
(a) Sherry.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Cognac.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the only accessory Port wears while sleeping?

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

3. Which of the following characters is a firm believer in omens?

4. What is a bordj?

5. What type of car does Eric Lyle drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization does Port have while riding on the train with Kit to Ain Krofra?

2. How does Tunner attempt to comfort Kit when she is nervous on their train ride to Boussif?

3. How does Kit react when the Lyles invite her and Port to travel with them to Boussif?

4. What reason does Lieutenant D'Armagnac give about why a native probably did not steal his wallet?

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

6. What information does Port learn about Eric while having breakfast with Mrs. Lyle in Boussif?

7. How does Kit respond when Port does not come home the morning after their big fight?

8. What does Kit see when she runs, panicked, through the train?

9. How do Kit and Port react to seeing the sky for the first time while looking out over the precipice in Boussif?

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

(see the answer keys)

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