The Sheltering Sky Test | Final 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 | Final 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. What type of metal is used to make the bars that keep Kit locked in the basement?

2. What is the name of the cook who prepares soup for the ailing Port?

3. What country does the American embassy decide to send Kit to in the hopes of getting her home to America?

4. What meal does Lieutenant D'Armagnac enjoy with Tunner when he arrives in town?

5. How do Belqassim's wives feel about Kit living in their house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Kit and Tunner reunite?

2. Who is Miss Ferry?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Port battle his slip into madness before he dies?

8. What clothes does Belqassim force Kit to wear, and why?

9. How does the American embassy propose getting Kit back home to America?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Both Kit and Tunner have very personal, romantic relationships with the sky. First, describe Tunner's relationship with the sky and what he feels the sky symbolizes. Then, compare/contrast his views with Kit's views and what Kit feels the sky symbolizes. Finally, explain the title of the novel. Which character's view of the sky do you think is represented in the title? How can you tell?

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