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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 do they believe the lousy old man has sighted kudu?

2. Who rows with Hemingway while hunting zebra?

3. What is a Kidogo?

4. When does Hemingway's tribe always shoot twice?

5. The gerenuk are similar to what insect?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the presence of Garrick affect the hunt?

2. What is said between he author and Pop in their alcohol fueled conversation?

3. How is the author's confidence affected by his successful kudu hunt?

4. What causes the tense confrontation between Karl and the author?

5. What are the consequences of the stampede?

6. What effect does this realization have upon the author?

7. What is the significance of the overnight rain?

8. Does Pop's earlier advice have any effect on the hunt?

9. What causes the author to return to camp angry?

10. What is the significance of the arrow found at the salt lick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the narrative's chronological setting. What were the main concerns during this period? How does the author express these concerns? What would change if the narrative were set today?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How reliable is Hemingway's narration? Choose another character and discuss how the story would change if seen through that character's eyes?

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