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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the passenger in the plane that lands in Nairobi sustain his injuries?
(a) He gets his foot stuck between two rocks before the dynamite explosion.
(b) He gets into a fight with a Massai.
(c) The supports fail in a mine where the man is working.
(d) He stops to photograph a lion after he and his companions had shot it.

2. How would Beryl like to help the woman in Benghazi?
(a) By giving her the name of a local official.
(b) By putting her in contact with a local missionary church.
(c) By offering to talk to friends in London to see if they can assist her.
(d) By giving her money.

3. Where does Tom Black move to after he leaves British East Africa?
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Peru.

4. Who teaches Beryl how to fly?
(a) Tom Black.
(b) Denys Finch Hatton.
(c) Blix.
(d) Woody

5. What happens after Beryl and Blix land in Amseat?
(a) The plane needs repairs.
(b) They need permission from the Italian government to contine.
(c) They are arrested.
(d) They are invited to dine with the local official.

6. Who is supportive of the decision that Beryl makes in Nairobi?
(a) Arab Kosky.
(b) Karen Blixen.
(c) Lady Delamere.
(d) Arab Ruta.

7. Why did Blix refrain from shooting the elephant that he and Beryl had scouted?
(a) Because he is too frightened.
(b) The elephant is too close to get a good shot.
(c) It was not very sportsmanlike.
(d) Because it is for his client.

8. Why does Tom Black give Beryl the advise in the letter he writes to her?
(a) It is not very profitable.
(b) She could crash or be stranded.
(c) There is great unrest among the natives.
(d) It is a more secure future.

9. What does Beryl learn about the woman whom she helps make dinner in Benghazi?
(a) She is an indentured servant and still has many years left on her contract.
(b) She was stolen as a young child and would like to return to her country.
(c) She is trying to support seven children.
(d) She has syphilis.

10. What does Beryl respond to Tom Black in her letter?
(a) She thanks him for the advice and promises to follow it.
(b) That she has one more job to do, and then she will follow his advice.
(c) She tells Tom she does not think it is a good idea.
(d) She is offended with his meddling.

11. What news does Beryl receive after she returns to London that detracts from her accomplishment?
(a) Blix has been incarcerated.
(b) There was a fire at her horse stable in Africa.
(c) Her father is hospitalized.
(d) Tom Black has died.

12. Why does Blix's hunting party want to set up a camp at Ithumba?
(a) Because another hunting party had shot a large elephant there the week before.
(b) Because a large bull elephant was sighted there.
(c) Because there is a large water hole there.
(d) Because the elephants are migrating into the area.

13. What happens after Beryl and Blix leave Cagliari?
(a) They have an argument.
(b) The plane has engine trouble.
(c) They realize they left their papers there and have to turn around to retrieve them.
(d) They run into a thunderstorm.

14. What is Tom Black's advise in a letter he writes to Beryl?
(a) Do not scout elephants from the air.
(b) To purchase a tea plantation.
(c) To leave British East Africa.
(d) To stop training horses.

15. What request does Beryl make to the hunting party?
(a) That only one person can ride in her plane at a time.
(b) She can only carry small game on her plane.
(c) She will land when they lengthen the air strip.
(d) She needs to leave by sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Beryl and Blix are examining the elephants they have scouted?

2. Why are Beryl and Blix delayed in Benghazi?

3. What happens when Winston eventually kills the elephant found by Beryl and Blix?

4. What are Beryl and Blix instructed to do when they depart from Amseat?

5. Where does Beryl decide she would like to move after rescuing the hunting party?

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