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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 does Hemingway compare this new country to?

2. Who rows with Hemingway while hunting zebra?

3. What did Karl find on his rhino carcass the next morning?

4. What is a panga?

5. What does the first kudu bull that Hemingway kills smell like?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does this new country reveal to the author?

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

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

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

6. What is the significance of the overnight rain?

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

8. What time period does the narrative return to?

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

10. What are the consequences of the stampede?

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

Why is Hemingway so affected by the successes of Karl? Do the students think Hemingway treats Karl in a fair manner? To what extent does Hemingway feel a sense of guilt? What factors influence this guilt?

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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