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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. In which African country is the Kalahari Desert located?
2. What type of animal did Captain hunt for in a way that was most fascinating to Mark and his research?
3. What type of hyena was Star?
4. What did the Owens name Captain's mate?
5. In what month of the year did the Owens move to the Kalahari?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the Owens react the first time they saw the brown hyenas playing together?
2. Who was Bergie Berghoffer?
3. What was weather like for the Owens during their first summer in the Kalahari?
4. How did Lionel Palmer help the Owens settle in Botswana upon their arrival?
5. How did the Owens stop the fire from reaching their tent?
6. What supplies did the Owens purchase immediately after landing in Maun?
7. What did the sound "Aaoouu" signal to Mark Owens as he slept?
8. How did the Owens discover that Star was the dominant hyena in her pack?
9. How did Captain hunt for rats?
10. What was the Owens' reaction to the news that Bergie Berghoffer had died?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Although the Owens worked hard to help preserve the Kalahari Desert, it often seemed as if they working against much stronger forces that were determined to destroy the land. First, describe one of the natural elements the Owens were up against in their fight to preserve the Kalahari. Then, compare / contrast the damage from this natural cause with the damage from a man-made construction. Which do you think was a bigger threat to the preservation of the Kalahari? How can you tell? In what ways did the Owens fight against these forces with their hopes of preserving the land? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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