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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Tunner offers to Kit as means of comfort of the bumpy train ride?
(a) A massage.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A glass of champagne.
(d) A sandwich.

2. On what type of bed does Smail sleep?
(a) Stone.
(b) Feather.
(c) Fabric.
(d) Straw.

3. What does Marhnia attempt to steal from Port?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His passport.
(c) His wedding ring.
(d) His shoes.

4. What is the name of the next town the Lyles are traveling to after leaving Ain Krorfa?
(a) Messad.
(b) Dessad.
(c) Kessad.
(d) Fessad.

5. After Tunner leaves, what does Kit spend her days doing?
(a) Writing in her diary.
(b) Riding her bicycle.
(c) Reading in bed.
(d) Working on crosswords.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kit believe is the best way to medicate pain?

2. What beverage does Smail offer to Port after his walk?

3. How does Yamina die?

4. What language do the servants at Port's hotel speak?

5. What do Kit and Port see when overlooking the giant precipice in Boussif?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Kit react the morning after she wakes up next to Tunner?

3. How does Kit respond when Port does not come home the morning after their big fight?

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

5. What startling event changes Lieutenant D'Armagnac's career forever?

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

7. What does Kit see when she runs, panicked, through the train?

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

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

10. Who is Mohammad?

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