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

2. Where was Port at the time when his wallet was stolen?
(a) At the bar.
(b) Sleeping in his bed.
(c) Grocery shopping.
(d) In the bathroom.

3. Who does Port initially accuse of stealing his wallet?
(a) Tunner.
(b) Eric Lyle.
(c) Lieutenant D'Armagnac.
(d) M. Abdelkader.

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

5. What part of Port's body is lost in his reoccurring dream?
(a) His legs.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His teeth.
(d) His fingers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kit feel about Tunner's attraction to her?

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

3. How many prostitutes travel to the desert in Marhnia's story?

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

5. What language do the servants at Port's hotel speak?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Port's first impression of Eric Lyle?

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

6. How do Port and Tunner know each other?

7. How does Lieutenant D'Armagnac react when hears that Port's passport has been stolen?

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

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

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

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