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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 does the city of Ain Krorfa smell like?

2. What type of car does Eric Lyle drive?

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

4. To what desert do the prostitutes in Marhnia's story travel?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the travelers' first impressions of the town of Ain Krofra?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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