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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Marhnia speak?

2. On what type of bed does Smail sleep?

3. What country is Port Moresby from?

4. Which of the following groups of people is NOT a subject of Mrs. Lyle's racist rampages?

5. At what time of day does Lieutenant D'Armagnac request to see Port to question him about the disappearance of his passport?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Kit react the morning after she wakes up next to Tunner?

5. What small fight do Port and Kit get into while enjoying dinner at their hotel restaurant near the Lyle's?

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

7. How do Port and Smail meet?

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

9. How does Port feel when he wakes up from his nap in the opening scene of the novel?

10. What woman does Port fall in love with while at the brothel before leaving for Bou Noura?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Port claims to want to repair his relationship with Kit, he continually acts otherwise. Describe one scene in which Port acts unfaithfully to his wife, Kit. Then, compare/contrast that to another scene of Port's infidelity. What is the same about these acts of unfaithfulness? What is different? Do you believe Port was every truly committed to his relationship with Kit? Explain why or why not citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 2

After Port dies, Kit descends into madness. First, describe Kit's experiences with the caravan of merchants. What led Kit to join the caravan? Then, describe the relationship Kit has with the merchants and explain how these men altered the way Kit viewed her own life and the romance in it. Finally, describe how Kit escaped her imprisonment with the caravan, both physically and emotionally, citing examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

While Kit and Port are struggling through their travels in Africa, they meet many locals who are willing to help them find their way. Choose one of these helpful locals and describe how they risked their lives to help the foreign travelers. Why was this type of aid unusual given the political energy in the air during the war?

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