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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. How did Star's pups react when Delia came within touching distance of them?

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

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

4. What was Mox's primary language at the time when he was hired?

5. The farmers in the Kalahari constructed the massive fence to protect their livestock from ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Star die?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How do lions communicate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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