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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. Who is waiting in the hotel bar, awaiting Kit's return to the States?

2. What language does Amar speak?

3. What does Kit spend the entire morning doing the night after Port dies?

4. Where does Kit wish she and Port were traveling to instead of El Ga'a?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What accusations does Captain Broussard make regarding Kit's relationship with Port?

3. How does Zozeph react to the uninvited visit from Kit?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Daoud Zozeph?

9. How does Port treat Kit when she returns home after visiting with Daoud Zozeph?

10. How does Kit escape Belqassim's clutches?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While Kit is on the train to Boussif, she witnesses some very disturbing scenes. First, describe what images Kit saw while on the train to Boussif and how these images affected her. Then, explain when these images resurfaced in Kit's mind, and describe what these images symbolize to Kit in both scenes.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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