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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. Which of the following adjectives does shopkeeper Daoud Zozeph use to describe the world?

2. From which of the following diseases is the beggar who assaults Kit suffering?

3. Where does Port sleep while Kit and the tall Arab man search for a hotel?

4. What does Kit attempt to serve Port on the bumpy bus ride, hoping it will help cure his cramps?

5. What does Kit hear in the middle of the night that draws her away from Zozeph's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Kit and Port turned away from their hotel in El Ga'a?

2. How does Kit know that Port's heath is deteriorating during the train ride to El Ga'a?

3. How does the American embassy propose getting Kit back home to America?

4. How do Kit and Tunner reunite?

5. What does Kit attempt to buy on her first day out of Belqassim's house?

6. How do the merchants treat Kit when they reach the end of their travels?

7. How do the merchants treat Kit when she is sleeping on the rug next to them?

8. How does Port weasel his way onto the only train departing to El Ga'a?

9. What happens when the Lyles check in to the same hotel that Tunner is staying in with Port's passport?

10. What happens when Tunner arrives in El Ga'a with Port's passport

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Eric Lyle and his mother prove to be important catalysts propelling change in the characters of the novel. First, describe Eric Lyle and his mother. What aspects of their characters are called into question as the novel progresses? What is the true identity of Eric and Mrs. Lyle? How does the truth about their characters come to light?

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