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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 M. Chaoui react to Kit's interruption of the music?

2. How many glasses of champagne does Kit drink after returning from the fourth-class cabin?

3. What rumor spreads throughout town about Lieutenant D'Armagnac and Yamina?

4. From Smail's home, what color do the mountains look to Port?

5. What does Tunner ask Kit to do with him while Port is missing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do Port and Tunner know each other?

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

6. Why does Port believe that Eric Lyle stole his passport?

7. Who is Mohammad?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Port Moresby and George Tunner have two diametrically opposed views of travel. First, describe Port Moresby's personal view of travel and compare/contrast that to George Tunner's personal view of travel. Then, explain how these opposing views of travel lend themselves to an interesting partnership between the two travelers, 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

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?

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