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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 through 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of animal did Captain hunt for in a way that was most fascinating to Mark and his research?
(a) A gazelle.
(b) A bird.
(c) A fish.
(d) A rat.

2. While Delia was in the hospital, which relative did she hear about dying?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her brother.

3. Which of the following chores is NOT one the Owens expected their assistant to be in charge of?
(a) Fixing their car.
(b) Cooking their meals.
(c) Making repairs around the campsite.
(d) Fact checking their research.

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

5. How did the Owens react to the news that Bergie Berghoffer was dead?
(a) They decided to go back home.
(b) They decided to keep working in his honor.
(c) They decided to take three months off to attend his funeral.
(d) They did not react to the news.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was the typical temperature during the day in the Kalahari in the month of July?

4. What was the name of the dominant hyena in Star's pack?

5. What type of vehicle did the Owens purchase when terrorism was on the rise in Botswana?

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