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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 type of reputation does M. Abdelkader have in Bou Noura?

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

3. What country is Eric Lyle from?

4. Which of the following bizarre sights does Kit NOT see when she gets trapped in the fourth-class cabin?

5. What is the weather like outside as Kit and Tunner are on the train?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Mohammad?

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

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

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. How does Port feel when he wakes up from his nap in the opening scene of the novel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Port is in Bou Noura, his passport is stolen. First, create a list of characters Port accuses of this theft. Then, describe how at least two of these suspects are cleared of their charges. Finally, state who truly stole Port's passport and describe how this information came to light. How does this realization affect Port's relationship with the rest of the travelers?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Both Kit and Tunner have very personal, romantic relationships with the sky. First, describe Tunner's relationship with the sky and what he feels the sky symbolizes. Then, compare/contrast his views with Kit's views and what Kit feels the sky symbolizes. Finally, explain the title of the novel. Which character's view of the sky do you think is represented in the title? How can you tell?

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