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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. How does Tunner propose to get to Boussif?

2. What country is Eric Lyle from?

3. What does Eric Lyle's mother berate him for doing?

4. How does Kit feel about traveling with the Lyles?

5. Who does Port initially accuse of stealing his wallet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Port's first impression of Marhnia

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

4. What startling event changes Lieutenant D'Armagnac's career forever?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The town of Ain Krofra has a serious effect on all the travelers. First, describe the town of Ain Krofra. Why are the travelers so eager to get out of this town? What realization about happiness does Kit make while staying in Ain Krofra? How does this realization affect Kit's marriage to Port?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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