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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. After drinking from the lake, where did the wildebeest run to in order to seek shelter?

2. Where was Bones shot?

3. Which of the following people accidentally shot Bones to death?

4. Which of the following groups of animals killed Star?

5. Which of the following lionesses proved to be the best mother to her cubs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Mox?

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

3. What interesting information did the Owens learn about scavenging by watching the feeding relationship between Star and the Pink Panther?

4. How did the wildebeest react to the fence that had been constructed by the local farmers to protect their livestock?

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

6. How did Delia interact with Star's pups during her research period for her PhD?

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

8. Who was Mr. Van der Westhuizen?

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

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

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

Of all the animals the Owens came into contact with, one of their closest relationships was, arguably, with Star. First, describe the situation in which the Owens were first introduced to Star. How did the relationship between the Owens and Star grow over the next few years? Then, describe how Star died. What was the reaction from the Owens when they heard the news that Star was dead? How did Star's death affect the Owens' research and their relationship with animal preservation in the Kalahari? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

During their time in the Kalahari, the Owens helped support many new laws and ordinances that would help protect the animals in the desert. First, choose one problem that arose while the Owens were living in the Kalahari and explain their reaction to this problem. How did the Owens lobby and convince the government to address this problem? Were they successful? Why or why not? How did the Owens affect the laws regarding this issue for future generations? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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