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

2. Where was Port at the time when his wallet was stolen?

3. What does Kit find in her stew at the hotel which enrages her?

4. What type of animal does Lieutenant D'Armagnac see with a baby's corpse in its mouth?

5. Which of the following is the only accessory Port wears while sleeping?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Port and Tunner know each other?

2. How does Tunner attempt to comfort Kit when she is nervous on their train ride to Boussif?

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

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

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

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

7. What reason does Lieutenant D'Armagnac give about why a native probably did not steal his wallet?

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

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

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

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

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 3

Once Port reaches Bou Noura he falls terribly ill. First, describe Port's descent into madness. What does Port see when he looks around the room on his deathbed? How does Port's marriage to Kit change while he is sick and dying? What realizations about love does Port make through his madness?

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