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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6, Still Is the Land.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beryl do after she and her father arrive at the farm where there is a lion?
(a) She excuses herself to go play.
(b) She has tea.
(c) She helps the farm hands with their duties.
(d) She tells her father she wants to go home.

2. Why is Woody's plane not suited for flying in Africa?
(a) Because Africa is hot and the engine overheats easily.
(b) The plane needs a long runway that is typically not available.
(c) Because Africa has strong wind currents that can send the plane into a spin.
(d) Because Africa is too wild and spread out.

3. What is the name of a nearby ranch that has a distinguishing geographical feature?
(a) The Rift Valley Ranch.
(b) The Limestone Ranch.
(c) The Equator Ranch
(d) The Mount Kenya Ranch.

4. Why does Beryl's father buy the land where his farm stands?
(a) Because a river runs through it.
(b) It is close to the capitol.
(c) Because it is cheap and fertile.
(d) It is close to his cousin's farm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of these is NOT one of Beryl Markham's professions?

2. What was Beryl Markham's father's profession?

3. What tribal groups help Beryl's father clear the land for the farm?

4. What does Beryl see while flying over an area a second time while searching for Woody?

5. What is Beryl's reaction to the man with Blackwater at Nungwe?

(see the answer key)

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