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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 did Begie Berghoffer tell the Owens was the only thing they should fear in the Kalahari?
(a) Earth.
(b) Water.
(c) Fire.
(d) Wind.

2. What did the Owens name Captain's mate?
(a) Mate.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Second Captain.
(d) Lover.

3. The geologists that arrived at the Owens' camp were planning to dig for ____________.
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Rubies.
(c) Emeralds.
(d) Pearls.

4. Where do hyenas bite each other when they are playing?
(a) The belly.
(b) The legs.
(c) The tail.
(d) The neck.

5. The favorite food of Laramie, the lizard, was _________.
(a) Flowers.
(b) Berries.
(c) Bread crumbs.
(d) Flies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it typically take Mark to purchase supplies in Maun?

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

3. How do subordinate hyenas show respect to dominant hyenas?

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

5. What part of Mark's airplane broke the first time he flew it over the Kalahari, nearly causing him to crash?

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