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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 is NOT a way that lions communicate with each other?

2. Why did Pepper frequent the Owens' camp?

3. What animal were the Blue Pride Lions feasting on at the time when Mark immobilized and tagged them?

4. Which of the following was NOT a valley in the Kalahari?

5. What other injury did Bones have at the time when the Owens found him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What state was Bones in when the Owens first found him?

2. Why did the Owens find it necessary to tag the gang of brown hyenas that lived near their camp?

3. What condition was Blue in at the time when the Owens first found her?

4. What was the Owens' reaction to the scientific visitors in their camp during the dry season of 1979?

5. Why did the Owens decide to tag the large pack of brown hyenas near their camp?

6. What scientific visitors did the Owens receive at their camp during the dry season of 1979?

7. Why did the Owens particularly enjoy their stay at the Buffalo Cottage?

8. How did Mark manage to purchase an airplane for his research?

9. How do lions communicate?

10. How many wildebeest died during their migration, and how?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Star's death, the Owens learned a lot about brown hyenas and their relationship within a gang. First, describe what the general idea of hyena social life was before the Owens arrived in the Kalahari. How did this perception of hyena behavior change due to the research the Owens conduced? Finally, explain how Star's death permanently altered the way the Owens and the rest of the scientific community viewed the sociability of brown hyenas. Be sure to include examples from your 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

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.

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