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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. Which of the following insects has infested the city of Ain Krorfa?

2. How does Yamina die?

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

4. What does M. Chaoui do for a living?

5. Where does Lieutenant D'Armagnac's wife live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mohammad?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The trip to Boussif proves to be a breaking point for the travelers that were once united on their trek through Africa. Why were Port and Tunner separated on their way to Boussif? What event took place while Tunner was on the train to Boussif that irrevocably changed his relationship with Port forever? Then, explain why, after Boussif, Tunner and Port were never reunited.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Port has two very disturbing reoccurring dreams. First, describe the dream Port has at the opening of the novel. Then, compare/contrast this dream to the dream Port has right before he passes away. What is the same about these dreams? What is different? Explain how these two dreams foreshadowed events of Port's life citing examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

All throughout her life, Kit has been obsessed with omens - both good and bad. First, explain where Kit learned to follow the signs of the universe. Then, choose at least two omens Kit saw in the novel and explain what these omens signified. Did the predictions come to pass? How did these events help to shape Kit's relationship with the supernatural world?

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