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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. Whose shot actually kills the first Lion?

2. Who was the only person happy for Karl?

3. What weapon is Hemingway using to hunt the greater kudu bulls?

4. What is it that confirms that Hemingway successfully shot the rhino?

5. Who was considered by Hemingway to be the best hunter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the author and Pop refuse their baths?

2. How does the author initially react to seeing the new hunting country Droopy guides them to?

3. What is Hemingway's opinion of American writing?

4. How does the author, Pop and Mama initially react to the shooting of the first rhino?

5. What is Hemingway's relationship with M'cola like?

6. When are Pop and Mama introduced?

7. What effect does this camp in the hunt for kudu?

8. What affect does this new camp have on author and Karl?

9. How successful is their search?

10. Why does the author have tension with M'cola?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

If the book were being made into a film, how could Hemingway's literary style be reflected in film? Would the book make a good film?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the literary style and techniques Hemingway uses in the book. Why does Hemingway adopt this style? What significance does this impart to the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the differences between Hemingway and Karl. How are their approaches different? What are their strengths and weaknesses as hunters?

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