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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 part of the Owens' bodies was blistered after battling the fire near their tent?

2. What did Lionel Palmer do for a living at the time when he met the Owens?

3. According to Mark's dream, in what type of landscape did the cheetah die?

4. What do hyenas mark to show the path they have traveled?

5. The Owens used their trailer _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Owens' reaction to the news that Bergie Berghoffer had died?

2. How does the memoir "Cry of the Kalahari" open?

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

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

5. Why did Mark leave Delia alone in the camp for three days while he traveled to Maun?

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

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

8. How did life in the Owens' camp improve after Lionel Palmer came to visit?

9. How did Delia spend her days during the time that Mark left her alone in camp while he traveled to Maun?

10. Where did Mark and Delia Owens first meet?

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

One of the most emotionally scarring incidents for Mark to witness was the wildebeest migration in 1979. First, describe Mark's initial reaction to the wildebeest migration. What did he learn about the animals through observing their migration? Then, describe the problems that arose for the wildebeest during their migration. How many died in the process of reaching water? Finally, explain what measures Mark Owens took after witnessing the migration to ensure a better habitat for this group of animals. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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