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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How often did Bergie Berghoffer visit with the Owens in their camp?

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

4. Before falling asleep on the first night in the prologue, what direction did Mark and Delia drive to get closer to the lions through the valley?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Owens' initial reaction to their first wildfire in the Kalahari?

2. How did the Owens first learn to identify animals in the night?

3. What was the Valley of Deception?

4. What type of weather seasons occur in a typical year in the Kalahari?

5. How did the Owens lose their first water supply after moving to their camp?

6. Who was Moose, and what type of relationship did he have with Delia?

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

8. What news did Norbert Drager bring to the Owens when he visited them for the first time?

9. How did the Owens react the first time they saw the brown hyenas playing together?

10. Where did Mark and Delia Owens first meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bergie Berghoffer was one of the first people the Owens met during their time in the Kalahari. First, describe Bergie Berghoffer's personality and explain why he had such a close relationship with the Owens. Then explain Bergie's relationship to the wildfire that swept through the Kalahari. Why might the Owens blame Berghoffer for the damage they sustained in the fire? Do you think the Owens' blame of Berghofffer would be fair if they placed it on him? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Of all the lions the Owens came into contact with, they arguably had the closest relationship with Bones. First, describe the situation in which the Owens were first introduced to Bones. How did the relationship between the Owens and Bones grow over the next few years? Then, describe how Bones died. What was the reaction from the Owens when they heard the news that Bones was dead? How did Bones' death affect the Owens' research and their relationship with animal preservation in the Kalahari? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

The Owens' camp site was a constant stream of wild animals coming to visit, and the Owens readily formed bonds with each of the animals they met. Choose two of the smaller animals that held a special place in the heart of the Owens. How did the Owens come into contact with these small animals? How did the Owens help improve the lives of these animals? How did these animals help improve the lives of the Owens? What was the outcome of the relationship between these animals and the Owens? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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