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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 farmers in the Kalahari constructed the massive fence to protect their livestock from ____________.

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

3. Which of the following chores is NOT one the Owens expected their assistant to be in charge of?

4. What was the name of the other pride of lions living the Kalahari at the same time as the Blue Pride?

5. According to the Owens' research, why do hyenas live in packs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of mother was Gypsy to her cubs?

2. How did feeding life for the lions change in the dry season of 1977?

3. How did Bones' death affect the way of life for the subjects of the Owens' study?

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

5. What was Mark's first reaction to the wildebeest migration when he saw it?

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

7. How did the airplane help improve Mark and Delia's research of the lions in the Kalahari?

8. Who was Mox?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bergie Berghoffer was one of the first people the Owens met during their time in the Kalahari. First, describe Bergie Berghoffer's personality and explain why he had such a close relationship with the Owens. Then explain Bergie's relationship to the wildfire that swept through the Kalahari. Why might the Owens blame Berghoffer for the damage they sustained in the fire? Do you think the Owens' blame of Berghofffer would be fair if they placed it on him? Why or why not? 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

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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