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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hemingway's hunting party finding it hard to feel happy for Karl's rhino?
(a) His fine rhino makes theirs look ridiculous.
(b) His rhino was found just outside the camp.
(c) Their rhino was killed with much more skill.
(d) They don't like how much he is gloating.

2. What drink does Hemingway carry in his flask?
(a) Water.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Coffee.

3. What does Hemingway say is more difficult than poetry?
(a) A prose that has been written too many times.
(b) A prose that has never been written.
(c) Prose that is similar to poetry.
(d) A prose that has never been read.

4. What picture appears on the bottle of beer that they drink?
(a) A yellow buffalo on a black label.
(b) A horseman in armor.
(c) A black rhino on a yellow label.
(d) A hunting cap.

5. Whose shot actually kills the first Lion?
(a) Hemingway.
(b) Charo.
(c) M'cola.
(d) The P.O.M.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote The Cornet?

2. What was Hemingway aiming for when he shot the reedbuck?

3. Who is described as having thin Chinese hairs at the corners of his mouth?

4. What makes the nasty stink in the forest?

5. Which gun does Hemingway try to shoot the buffalo with?

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