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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. Douglas Adams states that the Kakapo is a bird that in some ways reminds him of the ________.
2. Mark Carwardine said in Twig Technology that the Ambassador in ________ promised that the Ministry of Agriculture would be able to give them two Land Rovers and a helicopter.
3. In Here Be Chickens, room service told Adams and Carwardine that the ________ would be a handy thing to have when looking for man-eating lizards.
4. What was the first animal Adams and Carwardine looked for in Here Be Chickens?
5. Who was the charming man with a squarish face, a shock of wavy black hair, and a thick black mustache that sat on his lip like a bar of chocolate?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the significance of "darkest Africa," as seen in the chapter Leopard-Skin Pillbox Hat.
2. What is one of the more dangerous animals in Africa, according to Adams? Explain.
3. What confession does Adams make in Heartbeats in the Night?
4. Describe the Aye-aye discussed in chapter Twig Technology.
5. What major evolutionary change passed Madagascar, according to Adams?
6. Compare and contrast Adams' view of Bali to that of David Attenborough's.
7. Discuss the French control over Madagascar and the spelling of Antananarivo.
8. What is Kakapo Castle, which is found in the chapter Heartbeats in the Night?
9. What problem arose while Mark Carwardine was arranging travel plans with the Ambassador in Brussels?
10. Describe the Komodo dragons found in chapter Here Be Chickens.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine and articulate the author's use of anthropomorphism of animals' thoughts and emotions, as seen throughout the book, Last Chance to See.
Essay Topic 2
In a well-organized essay, compare and contrast an endangered species to a threatened species. Use specific examples from the text to support your essay.
Essay Topic 3
Show how the Europeans, during the years of exploration, affect the islands of the Indian and Pacific Ocean. What steps are being taken to reclaim the native ecology? Give 2-3 examples from the book and demonstrate why reclaiming the native ecosystem can prove vital to the continuation of a species.
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