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

2. What woman does Hemingway consider no longer beautiful?

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4. Which book is Hemingway reading The Cossacks from?

5. Who finds the group of eight buffalo?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the author and his wife affected by the sound of the dying buffalo?

2. What happens when Kandinsky visits Hemingway's camp?

3. What opinions do the author, Pop and Mama reveal about Karl?

4. When are Pop and Mama introduced?

5. How do Kandinsky and Hemingway meet?

6. How does the author initially react to seeing the new hunting country Droopy guides them to?

7. What are the author's thoughts about Charo at this stage?

8. What reasons does Hemingway give for tracking the lion?

9. How do the author and Karl finally bag their oryx?

10. How is the author surprised by the original wounded buffalo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Pop and P.O.M.. Examine how this relationship affects Hemingway. How does this compare to Hemingway's interaction with his wife?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the literary style and techniques Hemingway uses in the book. Why does Hemingway adopt this style? What significance does this impart to the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

The landscape is often described by Hemingway in his narrative. How does the landscape affect his experiences? What is the significance of the land to the narrative?

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