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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Chapter 20, Kwaheri Means Farewell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Beryl's horse and a zebra get into a fight during her childhood?
(a) Beryl is thrown from her horse.
(b) Beryl's horse is injured.
(c) The zebra runs away.
(d) The zebra dies.

2. What eventually happens to Beryl's pet zebra that follows her home after an outing during her childhood?
(a) Beryl sets it free.
(b) One day it disappears.
(c) She sells it to a local farm.
(d) She gives it to a native boy.

3. What is the first animal that is killed on a hunting trip that Beryl goes on with the Masani Murai?
(a) A kudu.
(b) A jackal.
(c) A gazelle.
(d) A reed-buck.

4. What does Beryl notice when scouting elephants?
(a) That elephants attempt to guard the male elephants.
(b) They are fearful and hide.
(c) They form a group ready to attack.
(d) The herd guards their young.

5. Who does Beryl ask to come with her when she decides to move?
(a) Winston.
(b) Ruta.
(c) Blix.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What saddens Beryl's acquaintance whom she encounters while assisting Woody?

2. What happens to Beryl and her father as a result of a drought?

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

4. What does Beryl nearly miss while reminiscing about her past in Book 1, Chapter 3?

5. Why does Blix's hunting party want to set up a camp at Ithumba?

(see the answer key)

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