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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Karl find on his rhino carcass the next morning?
(a) A swarm of Tsetse flies.
(b) Rose-coloured flamingoes.
(c) A marvellous leopard.
(d) A huge lion.

2. What does the first kudu bull that Hemingway kills smell like?
(a) Thyme after rain.
(b) Sage in the spring.
(c) Marjoram in winter.
(d) Rosemary in the sun.

3. Which item of Hemingway's clothing does M'cola take?
(a) A corduroy sleeveless jacket.
(b) A quail-shooting coat.
(c) White khaki shorts.
(d) His stetson hat.

4. Why is Hemingway worried about the 17th February?
(a) No hunting is allowed after that date.
(b) It is the last safe date to leave.
(c) It is his mother's birthday.
(d) That is when he finds out if his wife is pregnant.

5. Why does Hemingway initially not watch M'cola skin the larger bull?
(a) M'cola is very rough when skinning.
(b) He is trying to set up the camera quickly before the sun sets.
(c) He wants to remember the bull as he first saw him.
(d) The sight of blood makes him ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Garrick stay behind for the late afternoon hunt?

2. What have you got to be careful of when hunting sable bull?

3. Who does Hemingway's wife think is the greatest writer in America?

4. What abbreviated name does Hemingway call his father?

5. What woman does Hemingway consider no longer beautiful?

(see the answer key)

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