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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. In which of the following animals were Wes and Anne, the hunters, most interested?

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

3. What was Mox's initial reaction to the airplane Mark purchased?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How had the political landscape in Botswana changed during the four weeks the Owens spent visiting family in the States?

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

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

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

5. Who eats first in a pride of lions?

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

7. Who was Mr. Van der Westhuizen?

8. How do lions communicate?

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

10. How did Muffin die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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