View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Kit's body does Tunner massage before kissing her?

2. How many classes of cabins are there on the train in which Kit and Tunner ride?

3. Which of the following does Kit read to try to calm her nerves?

4. In the opening scene of the novel, how does Port feel when he awakens from a dream?

5. What part of Port's body is lost in his reoccurring dream?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Port and Tunner know each other?

2. How does Port separate himself from Tunner in Ain Krofra?

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

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

5. How does Kit react when the Lyles invite her and Port to travel with them to Boussif?

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

7. How do Port and Smail meet?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,000 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample