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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Chapter 16, Ivory and Sansevieria.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kibii's philosophy, what caused there to be death in the world?
(a) A mongoose.
(b) An Ibis.
(c) A chameleon.
(d) A hyena.

2. What bet does the man at Blackwater say he had with Carl Hastings?
(a) That Carl Hastings would never marry.
(b) That Carl Hastings couldn't swim across the English Channel.
(c) That Carl Hastings would not hunt and kill a lion.
(d) That Carl Hastings couldn't eat ten blood sausages in ten minutes.

3. What does seeing zebras remind Beryl of while searching for Woody?
(a) That water is scarce this time of year.
(b) Hunting with native tribesmen.
(c) A local superstition.
(d) A childhood outing.

4. What feat gives Beryl Markham celebrity status?
(a) Flying from east to west across the Atlantic Ocean.
(b) Starring in a motion picture.
(c) Serving as a pilot in World War One.
(d) Being a best-selling author.

5. What is the runway like when Beryl lands at Nungwe?
(a) It is lit with torches.
(b) It is too short.
(c) It is in great condition because emergency planes land there frequently.
(d) It has plant roots and other debris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls for help after the lion attacks Beryl?

2. Where does Beryl's father get a job as a horse trainer?

3. What does Beryl think about when leaving the farm on horseback?

4. Where did Beryl Markham grow up?

5. What company does Woody fly for?

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