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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 is the name of the consulate who comes to pick Kit up from the airport?

2. Who organizes Port's funeral?

3. What African country does Kit find herself in after escaping from Belqassim's house?

4. What sound does Port hear in his ears that isn't really there?

5. Which of the following diseases is Port diagnosed with upon entering the military hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kit slip out of Zozeph's house in the middle of the night?

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

3. What basic necessities is the military hospital missing when Port arrives there?

4. Who is Miss Ferry?

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

6. How is Kit cared for while she is staying under Belqassim's roof?

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

8. How does Kit respond to the news that Port is dead?

9. How do Kit and Amar meet?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

While Port is at a brothel with Muhammad, he sees a dancer that he feels instantly connected to. First, describe the dancer that Port is infatuation with and explain what Port finds so alluring about the woman. Then, describe the woman's handicap. What do you think this handicap symbolizes in Port's lust? Finally, explain why Port never consummated his relationship with the woman. How did this fact affect Port's psychology?

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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