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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. Where was the last time they had ducks?

2. Which animal moves like a rocking-horse?

3. What does Hemingway solemnly look at each morning?

4. Who writes the best Safari book?

5. Why might the animals be aware of the hunting party?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author come to meet The Roman?

2. How does discovery of the slain kudu surprise the author?

3. Why does The Roman's brother join the author's hunting party?

4. What is the significance of the overnight rain?

5. How is The Roman able to assist the hunt?

6. How is the author affected by his confrontation with Karl?

7. What is the significance of the arrival of the elderly native hunter?

8. How does the return of Karl with his first kudu affect the camp?

9. How does the second sable bull elude the hunting party?

10. What breaks the author's resolve to pursue the second sable bull?

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

What does Hemingway's failure to get a sable bull symbolize? What does it say about Hemingway's character that he vows to return?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hemingway depict the natives in the book? How does today's society view Hemingway's depiction of the natives? Do you think his portrayal is accurate?

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