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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. Which of the following diseases did Delia NOT come down with at the time when she was hospitalized in Maun?

2. What was Mox's initial reaction to the airplane Mark purchased?

3. Where was Bones shot?

4. Which of the following body parts is NOT used when lions communicate with each other?

5. Which of the following people accidentally shot Bones to death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of mother was Gypsy to her cubs?

2. How had the political landscape in Botswana changed during the four weeks the Owens spent visiting family in the States?

3. Who were Wes and Anne?

4. How did Mark manage to purchase an airplane for his research?

5. Who eats first in a pride of lions?

6. What was the Owens' reaction to the scientific visitors in their camp during the dry season of 1979?

7. How did the wildebeest react to the fence that had been constructed by the local farmers to protect their livestock?

8. How did the airplane help improve Mark and Delia's research of the lions in the Kalahari?

9. What state was Bones in when the Owens first found him?

10. How did feeding life for the lions change in the dry season of 1977?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were many injured and sick lions that the Owens attempted to help during their time in the Kalahari. First, choose one "success" story and describe how the Owens improved the life of one lion that surely would have died without the Owens' intervention. Then, compare / contrast that story to one that was NOT successful. What was the outcome of the Owens' meddling in the second case? Then, explain whether or not you think the Owens' time in the Kalahari was beneficial to the animals there, or if the Owens put their own needs first. Explain why. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Mox was the man hired by the Owens to work as a research assistant while they stayed in the Kalahari. First,describe Mox's personality. How did he find out about the job in the Kalahari, and why do you think the Owens hired him? Then. explain the ways Mox adjusted to life in camp. What was the same about his life in camp and his life back in the village? What was different? Why do you think Mox chose a line of work that took him so far away from his family and friends? Finally, describe how Mox left his employment with the Owens and describe how the Owens found out about his departure. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

The Owens' camp site was a constant stream of wild animals coming to visit, and the Owens readily formed bonds with each of the animals they met. Choose two of the smaller animals that held a special place in the heart of the Owens. How did the Owens come into contact with these small animals? How did the Owens help improve the lives of these animals? How did these animals help improve the lives of the Owens? What was the outcome of the relationship between these animals and the Owens? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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