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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4, Why Do We Fly?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beryl feel when taking off for the emergency mission to Nungwe?
(a) Apprehensive.
(b) Unafraid.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Eager.

2. Where did Beryl Markham grow up?
(a) In a small village.
(b) In a tribal community.
(c) On a farm.
(d) In a city.

3. What kind of plane does Woody fly?
(a) A Salmson 2A2.
(b) A Grumman G-21 Goose.
(c) A German Klemm monoplane.
(d) A Piper Cub.

4. What is Beryl's plane not equipped with?
(a) A fuel gauge.
(b) Landing gear.
(c) A passenger seat.
(d) A radio.

5. What is unique about Beryl as a pilot?
(a) She is the only female pilot in Africa at the time.
(b) She is self-taught.
(c) She is blind.
(d) She is English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What company does Woody fly for?

2. What eventually happens to Beryl's pet zebra that follows her home after an outing during her childhood?

3. What is Rothschild's camp?

4. What bet does the man at Blackwater say he had with Carl Hastings?

5. What time of day does Beryl receive the emergency message to go to Nungwe?

(see the answer key)

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