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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Cry of the Kalahari.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color was Bergie Berghoffer's truck?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Yellow.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes the jackals and wild dogs the Owens encountered on their first day in camp?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Intimidating.
(c) Emaciated.
(d) Curious.

4. How much money did the National Geographic society grant to the Owens for their research?
(a) $4600.
(b) $3800.
(c) $1200.
(d) $2400.

5. Where was Mark when he had his dream about the graceful cheetah?
(a) In his swimming pool.
(b) In his car.
(c) In his bed.
(d) In an airplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the animals searching for when they came into the Owens' camp on the first night?

2. In Mark's dream. what caused the cheetah to split in half?

3. In camp, how close was the nearest river to fetch water from?

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

5. Which of the following animals did the Owens NOT see drinking from the mudholes in Maun?

(see the answer key)

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