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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 color is Kit's hair?

2. At the opening of the novel, which war is taking place?

3. What is the name of the hotel concierge who takes Port to a brothel?

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

5. What animal does Port hear screaming while he is having a conversation with Smail?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How do Port and Tunner know each other?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Lieutenant D'Armagnac and Captain Broussard are both men who have come into power during the war in Africa. First, describe Lieutenant D'Armagnac's managing style. Then, compare/contrast that to Captain Brossard's management style. How has each of these men taken full advantage of the civil unrest in Africa to promote their own political careers?

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