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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Bone's body was broken at the time when the Owens found him?
(a) His jaw.
(b) His ribs.
(c) His leg.
(d) His neck.

2. After the fire, what did the Owens cough up for days?
(a) Sand.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Gravel.
(d) Blood.

3. During the dry season of 1977, which of the following did not take place?
(a) Females split up into smaller groups to hunt.
(b) Males began hunting for their own food.
(c) The lions ate only vegetables.
(d) There wasn't enough food for the lions.

4. During the dry season of 1977, how far did Chary and Sassy have to travel each day for food?
(a) Forty miles.
(b) Thirty miles.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) Twenty miles.

5. According to the Owens' research, why do hyenas live in packs?
(a) To hunt together.
(b) For entertainment and companionship.
(c) For selection in mating.
(d) To care for their young.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mark and Delia stop the fire from reaching their tent?

2. On the day Mark immobilized his first jackal, how many lions surrounded the jackal while it slept?

3. Which of the following animals did the Owens feast on during the BBQ at Dad's?

4. Which part of the Owens' bodies was blistered after battling the fire near their tent?

5. Which of the following people did NOT help in the process of tagging the brown hyenas around camp?

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