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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hemingway's hunting party finding it hard to feel happy for Karl's rhino?
(a) His rhino was found just outside the camp.
(b) They don't like how much he is gloating.
(c) His fine rhino makes theirs look ridiculous.
(d) Their rhino was killed with much more skill.

2. What does P.O.M. get the men to talk about?
(a) The inadequacy of modern writers.
(b) Leather pants.
(c) World topics.
(d) More kudu hunting.

3. What does Hemingway solemnly look at each morning?
(a) The Southern Cross.
(b) The rising sun.
(c) His wife's face.
(d) His own reflection.

4. Why do they not shoot the enormous manamouki kudu they find?
(a) It is actually a cow.
(b) It has not yet grown into a doumi.
(c) They cannot keep up with it.
(d) It is too big for them to kill.

5. What are Nyati?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Tsetse flies.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Rhino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do they not shoot the first Rhino they find?

2. What are the finest birds to eat?

3. What is the most obvious difference between male and female sable?

4. How does Hemingway hand the Springfield to M'cola?

5. Why might the animals be aware of the hunting party?

(see the answer key)

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