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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. How many years did the National Geographic Society fund the Owens and the work in the Kalahari?
(a) Two years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

2. What part of their belongings did the Owens lose in their tent fire?
(a) Their gasoline.
(b) All of their belongings.
(c) Their clothing.
(d) Their paperwork.

3. How did Bergie Berghoffer die?
(a) From old age.
(b) He was mauled by a lion.
(c) In a car crash.
(d) From a heart attack.

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

5. Which of the following small animals did Mox inadvertently kill while collecting mice for research?
(a) A shrew.
(b) A mongoose.
(c) A rat.
(d) A mole.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Owens' research, why do hyenas live in packs?

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

3. What part of Bone's body was broken at the time when the Owens found him?

4. How old was Mox at the time when he was hired by the Owens?

5. During the dry season of 1977, which of the following did not take place?

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