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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. The Owens wanted their assistant to be from ____________.

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

3. Which of the following animals did the Owens NOT see drinking from the mudholes in Maun?

4. What type of animal was Captain?

5. In which African country is the Kalahari Desert located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the wildfire quenched?

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

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

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

5. What was the Valley of Deception?

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

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

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

9. How did Captain hunt for rats?

10. Where did Mark and Delia Owens first meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While the Owens were living in camp, they had many close calls with the lion pride that lived closest to them. On a daily basis, what was the relationship like between the Owens and the lions that shared the land? In your opinion, which situation between the lions and the Owens seemed the most dangerous? How can you tell? How did the Owens get out of this and other serious situations with the lions? At the end of the day, do you think the Owens were too naive about the animals they were researching? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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