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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 Bones' death, on what species of animal did the Owens decide to focus all their money and attention?

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

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

4. Which of the following small animals did Mox inadvertently kill while collecting mice for research?

5. What was the name of the dominant male in the Springbok Pan Pride of Lions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who were Wes and Anne?

4. Who was Mox?

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

6. How did the Owens find out that Mox had quit his position as their assistant?

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

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

9. Why were the Owens surprised when the Blue Pride accepted Happy as one of their own?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While the Owens were living in camp, they had many close calls with the lion pride that lived closest to them. On a daily basis, what was the relationship like between the Owens and the lions that shared the land? In your opinion, which situation between the lions and the Owens seemed the most dangerous? How can you tell? How did the Owens get out of this and other serious situations with the lions? At the end of the day, do you think the Owens were too naive about the animals they were researching? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Because the Owens spent such a large chunk of time living in the Kalahari, their relationship and personal lives were greatly affected by their time there. First, describe the Owens' relationship when they first arrived in the Kalahari. Compare / contrast it to their relationship when they left the Kalahari for the last time. What events do you think were most integral in shaping their relationship? Describe what life was like for the Owens in the weeks and months after their return to the United States. Do you think the Owens regretted their time in the Desert? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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