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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Karl's rhino compare to Hemingway's?
(a) It is twice the size.
(b) It is half the size.
(c) It is twice the age.
(d) It is half the age.

2. What are the big native dance festivals also called?
(a) Hapanas.
(b) Rhodesias.
(c) Handenis.
(d) Ngomas.

3. What gives away the exact position of the rhino?
(a) The sound of the rhino stamping its feet.
(b) A trail of blood on the high grass.
(c) Tick birds flying from the spot.
(d) The noise the rhino makes in its death throws.

4. What are the finest birds to eat?
(a) Rose-coloured flamingo.
(b) Guinea hen.
(c) Dark ibis.
(d) Teal.

5. Why does Hemingway instruct Kamau to drive faster?
(a) To save the Masai from humiliation.
(b) He is annoyed by the presence of the Masai.
(c) They are rushed and out of time.
(d) He enjoys the thrill of riding in a fast car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the tragedian of the party?

2. What did the thorn tree with yellow blossoms mark?

3. What does Pop tell Hemingway to also shoot?

4. Why did they not attack the Rhino on first sight?

5. What noise spooks the hunting party as they search for the wounded buffalo?

(see the answer key)

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