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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. Why did Pepper frequent the Owens' camp?

2. How did Muffin die?

3. During the dry season of 1977, how far did Chary and Sassy have to travel each day for food?

4. How many times were the Owens stopped by armed gunmen when they tried to return to camp after their visit to the States?

5. What part of Mark's airplane broke the first time he flew it over the Kalahari, nearly causing him to crash?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who were Wes and Anne?

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

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

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

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

7. How did Star die?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Owens' research was largely dependent on grant money they received, both personal and private. Choose two of the grants the Owens were awarded during their time in the Kalahari and describe them now. What hopes did the granting organizations place in the Owens' work in the Kalahari? Then, explain what the Owens did with each of these sums of money. In your opinion, were the funds used appropriately? Why or why not? BE sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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