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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money did the Owens bring with them from the States when they moved to Botswana?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $2,000.
(c) $6,000.
(d) $14,000.

2. The Owens wanted their assistant to be from ____________.
(a) Botswana.
(b) Spain.
(c) Egypt.
(d) The United States.

3. How did the Owens react when Mr. Van der Westhuizen offered them this amount of money for their research?
(a) They were apathetic.
(b) They were offended.
(c) They were appreciative.
(d) They were amused.

4. Which of the following methods of escape was NOT one used by the animals of the Kalahari to escape the fire?
(a) Running back to burned out areas.
(b) Burrowing into the ground.
(c) Climbing trees.
(d) Retreating to the water.

5. Why did Delia decide to stay home from Maun on the day when she was surrounded by lions?
(a) She had to take care of a sick lion cub.
(b) To finish paperwork.
(c) She wasn't feeling well.
(d) To study the new lion cubs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of animal did Captain hunt for in a way that was most fascinating to Mark and his research?

3. How much money did Mr. Van der Westhuizen give the Owens for their research?

4. What type of animal was Chief?

5. How did Bergie Berghoffer die?

(see the answer key)

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