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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. What color is Kit's hair?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

2. In the opening scene of the novel, how does Port feel when he awakens from a dream?
(a) Disoriented.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Ominous.
(d) Excited.

3. What makes Kit most nervous about riding in the train?
(a) The uncomfortable seats.
(b) The speed.
(c) The noise.
(d) The stench.

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

5. Who arranges the rooms for the travelers once they finally arrive in Boussif?
(a) Mrs. Lyle.
(b) Eric.
(c) Tunner.
(d) Port.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is Smail?

2. How does Yamina die?

3. What type of car does Eric Lyle drive?

4. What beverage does Lieutenant D'Armagnac pour for Port in an attempt to warm him up?

5. What does Tunner ask Kit to do with him while Port is missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kit feel once she has been separated from Tunner in Ain Krofra?

2. What awkward moment ensues with Kit enjoys a cup of tea with M. Chaoui?

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

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

5. What disturbing dream does Port have while napping in Oman?

6. How does Port separate himself from Tunner in Ain Krofra?

7. How does Port describe Oran?

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

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

10. Why does Port believe that Eric Lyle stole his passport?

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