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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. Which of the following body parts of the gemsbok were the Owens shocked to witness Star eating?
2. How many lionesses, in total, were part of the pride that crept up to Mark's bed at night?
3. In camp, how close was the nearest river to fetch water from?
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. Which part of the Owens' bodies was blistered after battling the fire near their tent?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the Owens celebrate their first Christmas in the Kalahari?
2. What was the Owens' reaction to the news that Bergie Berghoffer had died?
3. How did Captain hunt for rats?
4. How did the Owens lose their first water supply after moving to their camp?
5. How was the wildfire quenched?
6. How did Lionel Palmer help the Owens settle in Botswana upon their arrival?
7. What did the sound "Aaoouu" signal to Mark Owens as he slept?
8. Who was Bergie Berghoffer?
9. How did life in the Owens' camp improve after Lionel Palmer came to visit?
10. How did the Owens discover that Star was the dominant hyena in her pack?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Because the Owens spent such a large chunk of time living in the Kalahari, their relationship and personal lives were greatly affected by their time there. First, describe the Owens' relationship when they first arrived in the Kalahari. Compare / contrast it to their relationship when they left the Kalahari for the last time. What events do you think were most integral in shaping their relationship? Describe what life was like for the Owens in the weeks and months after their return to the United States. Do you think the Owens regretted their time in the Desert? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Mark and Delia Owens were a formidable couple from the moment they first met. First, describe how Mark and Delia first met. What drew the pair of them together? How did they know they would be a good match for each other? Then, choose at least one example from the Owens' early history together and describe how this incident showcases the Owens' desire to change the world, regardless of how well-accepted their decision might be. How did this early decision eventually lead to the couple's move to the Kalahari? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
The Owens' research was largely dependent on grant money they received, both personal and private. Choose two of the grants the Owens were awarded during their time in the Kalahari and describe them now. What hopes did the granting organizations place in the Owens' work in the Kalahari? Then, explain what the Owens did with each of these sums of money. In your opinion, were the funds used appropriately? Why or why not? BE sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
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