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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 she was surrounded by lions, where was Delia going to hide before Mark came to her rescue and scared the lions away?

2. Which of the following food supplies was NOT purchased by the Owens when they first arrived in Maun?

3. The favorite food of Laramie, the lizard, was _________.

4. In what month of the year did the Owens move to the Kalahari?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did the Owens celebrate their first Christmas in the Kalahari?

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

5. How did Mark and Delia raise enough money to move to Africa while they were still students?

6. How was the wildfire quenched?

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

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

9. What was weather like for the Owens during their first summer in the Kalahari?

10. How do hyenas communicate with one another?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While they were on the airplane relocating to Botswana, Mark had a very vivid and very disturbing dream. First, describe the dream that Mark had on the airplane. What was significant about this dream? What was Mark's initial reaction to the dream? Then, explain the symbolism that could be found in Mark's dream. Why was it significant that Mark had this dream before his first move to Africa? Finally, explain whether or not the dream was an omen of things to come and why. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

During the hot, dry season, life on the Kalahari changes greatly, particularly for the Blue Pride of lions. First, describe the setting of the Kalahari during the hot, dry season. How does life in the Kalahari during the dry season compare / contrast to life on the Kalahari during the wet season? Then, describe the ways the lions alter their hunting, feeding, and living styles during the dry season. In what ways do the lions preserve their pride even when water and food is in low supply? 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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