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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 does Hemingway initially not watch M'cola skin the larger bull?

2. Which tracker would Hemingway like to shoot in the behind?

3. How does Hemingway hand the Springfield to M'cola?

4. Who is becoming increasingly obsessed with finding kudu?

5. What does a principal Somali cattle buyer carry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the party react upon discovery of the first sable bull?

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

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

5. What is the significance of the overnight rain?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Karl end up with the right to hunt the salt lick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the differences between Hemingway and Karl. How are their approaches different? What are their strengths and weaknesses as hunters?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative? Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the narrative's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 3

What do the opening chapters say about Hemingway's character? What goals does Hemingway have to achieve? How close does Hemingway's character get to achieving those goals?

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