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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 decorating a Christmas Tree.
(d) By exchanging gifts.

2. How often did Bergie Berghoffer visit with the Owens in their camp?
(a) Once a year.
(b) Once a day.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

3. How long did it typically take Mark to purchase supplies in Maun?
(a) Seven to eight days.
(b) Five to six days.
(c) One to two days.
(d) Three to four days.

4. What was the first city in Botswana that the Owens landed in?
(a) Kule.
(b) Gaborone.
(c) Francistown.
(d) Bobonong.

5. What do hyenas mark to show the path they have traveled?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Trees.
(c) Hyenas do not mark.
(d) Grass stems.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal did Captain hunt for in a way that was most fascinating to Mark and his research?

2. Who was President when the Owens first moved to the Kalahari?

3. According to Mark's dream, in what type of landscape did the cheetah die?

4. What type of animal was Captain?

5. How close did Star get to Delia's face when she sniffed her for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Owens stop the fire from reaching their tent?

2. How did life in the Owens' camp improve after Lionel Palmer came to visit?

3. What did Mark dream about on the plane ride to Botswana?

4. What supplies did the Owens purchase immediately after landing in Maun?

5. What did the sound "Aaoouu" signal to Mark Owens as he slept?

6. Where did Mark and Delia Owens first meet?

7. How did Star typically feed?

8. Why did Mark leave Delia alone in the camp for three days while he traveled to Maun?

9. What was the Owens' reaction to the news that Bergie Berghoffer had died?

10. What was the Valley of Deception?

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