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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did the Owens pay Mox per day for his assistance?
(a) Fifty cents.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Twenty-five cents.
(d) Seventy-five cents.

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

3. What part of Bone's body was broken at the time when the Owens found him?
(a) His neck.
(b) His leg.
(c) His jaw.
(d) His ribs.

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

5. Which of the following caused the Owens to lose a great deal of weight around the time of the fire?
(a) Meager food supplies.
(b) They both went on a diet.
(c) Food born illness.
(d) Contaminated water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal was Captain?

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes the jackals and wild dogs the Owens encountered on their first day in camp?

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

4. How are Mark and Delia related?

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

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