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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 appreciative.
(c) They were offended.
(d) They were amused.

2. What color is the substance excreted from a hyena's scent glands?
(a) Green.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Yellow.

3. How did the Owens celebrate their first Christmas in the Kalahari?
(a) All of the above.
(b) By having a roast chicken dinner.
(c) By exchanging gifts.
(d) By decorating a Christmas Tree.

4. How many miles was Mark supposed to put in before earning the license that would allow him to fly solo over the Kalahari?
(a) Four hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

5. During the dry season of 1977, how far did Chary and Sassy have to travel each day for food?
(a) Thirty miles.
(b) Twenty miles.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) Forty miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following diseases did Delia NOT come down with at the time when she was hospitalized in Maun?

2. Which of the following small animals did Mox inadvertently kill while collecting mice for research?

3. How did Bergie Berghoffer die?

4. What state was the Owens' campsite in when they returned to it?

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

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