The Sheltering Sky Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Sheltering Sky Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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

2. What does Kit throw at Tunner when she orders him out of her bedroom in Boussif?

3. What do the prostitutes in Marhnia's story long to do in the desert?

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

5. How does Tunner propose to get to Boussif?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Kit and Port react to seeing the sky for the first time while looking out over the precipice in Boussif?

3. What woman does Port fall in love with while at the brothel before leaving for Bou Noura?

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

5. How do Port and Smail meet?

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

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

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

9. What is the reaction from Tunner and Kit to Port's disturbing dream?

10. What is Port's first impression of Eric Lyle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All throughout her life, Kit has been obsessed with omens - both good and bad. First, explain where Kit learned to follow the signs of the universe. Then, choose at least two omens Kit saw in the novel and explain what these omens signified. Did the predictions come to pass? How did these events help to shape Kit's relationship with the supernatural world?

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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