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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. While Delia was in the hospital, which relative did she hear about dying?

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

3. The geologists that arrived at the Owens' camp were planning to dig for ____________.

4. In which of the following hotels did the Owens share lunch with Mr. Van der Westhuizen?

5. Which of the following animals did the Owens feast on during the BBQ at Dad's?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who were Wes and Anne?

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

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

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

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

10. How did Muffin die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although the Owens worked hard to help preserve the Kalahari Desert, it often seemed as if they working against much stronger forces that were determined to destroy the land. First, describe one of the natural elements the Owens were up against in their fight to preserve the Kalahari. Then, compare / contrast the damage from this natural cause with the damage from a man-made construction. Which do you think was a bigger threat to the preservation of the Kalahari? How can you tell? In what ways did the Owens fight against these forces with their hopes of preserving the land? Be sure to include examples from the text to 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

Mox was the man hired by the Owens to work as a research assistant while they stayed in the Kalahari. First,describe Mox's personality. How did he find out about the job in the Kalahari, and why do you think the Owens hired him? Then. explain the ways Mox adjusted to life in camp. What was the same about his life in camp and his life back in the village? What was different? Why do you think Mox chose a line of work that took him so far away from his family and friends? Finally, describe how Mox left his employment with the Owens and describe how the Owens found out about his departure. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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