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

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 arranges the rooms for the travelers once they finally arrive in Boussif?

2. Where in the Sahara is Ain Korfra in relation to Boussif?

3. At the opening of the novel, which war is taking place?

4. In what type of building does Smail live?

5. How many glasses of champagne does Kit drink after returning from the fourth-class cabin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the travelers' first impressions of the town of Ain Krofra?

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

3. How does Port describe Oran?

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

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

6. What realization does Port have while riding on the train with Kit to Ain Krofra?

7. Who is Mohammad?

8. How does Tunner attempt to comfort Kit when she is nervous on their train ride to Boussif?

9. What reason does Lieutenant D'Armagnac give about why a native probably did not steal his wallet?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the opening of the novel, Port meets a young prostitute named Marhnia who tells him a story about three women in the Sahara. First, describe the fable Marhnia tells Port in her tent. Then, explain which character you think the story of the prostitute most closely ties to, and why. What symbolism can be found in Marhnia's story that is also reflected in the stories of one of the characters in the novel, The Sheltering Sky?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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