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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the passenger in the plane that lands in Nairobi?
(a) A man who is injured in a mine collapse.
(b) A railroad worker who is injured after a dynamite explosion.
(c) A man who has been stabbed.
(d) A man who is mauled by a lion.

2. What is Beryl's assessment of her historic flight?
(a) That it could be retooled and attempted again.
(b) That it is a success.
(c) That it is a failure.
(d) That it received too much publicity.

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

4. What is the situation when Beryl finds Blix and Winston after searching for their hunting party?
(a) The porters have set up a camp until they can be rescued.
(b) They have run out of food and the porters are on strike.
(c) Winston has injured his leg.
(d) They are dehydrated.

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

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

7. Who leaves Beryl and Blix when they are examining the elephants they have found?
(a) Kosky.
(b) Makula.
(c) Bishon Singh.
(d) Ruta.

8. Where does Beryl decide she would like to move after rescuing the hunting party?
(a) The United States.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Peru.
(d) England.

9. What happens when Beryl and Blix are examining the elephants they have scouted?
(a) One of the elephants catches their scent.
(b) Two of the elephants get into a fight near Beryl and Blix.
(c) One of the elephants charges at them.
(d) The elephants do not see them and almost stomps on them.

10. Why does Beryl need to get permission to fly from Juba and Wadi Halfa?
(a) There are many hostile natives in the area.
(b) The government needs to track all customs in the area.
(c) The plane may be a security threat.
(d) Because it is a swamp and a pilot would be stranded if he or she has to land.

11. What does Beryl learn about her feat when she returns to London?
(a) No one knows about her flight.
(b) She is a celebrity.
(c) She broke an aviation record.
(d) Someone else had taken the flight a week before she did.

12. What are Beryl and Blix instructed to do when they depart from Amseat?
(a) To have a safe flight.
(b) To circle over three forts.
(c) To sign official documents.
(d) To drop off some cargo in Bayda.

13. Why is Beryl concerned about Wise Child?
(a) The horse's back muscles are stiff.
(b) Wise Child's legs might fail during the race.
(c) The anabolic steroids the horse is on are having adverse side effects.
(d) Beryl recently changed Wise Child's diet.

14. Where does the idea for a transatlantic flight begin?
(a) At a tea party.
(b) On a fox hunt.
(c) At an airplane hangar.
(d) At a dinner party.

15. Why does Wrack's owner change his mind about Beryl being his trainer?
(a) Becuase he does not like Beryl's attitude.
(b) It was on the advice of a friend.
(c) Because she is too young.
(d) Because he does not like Beryl's training methods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT an item given to Beryl for her historic flight?

2. Where does Beryl go for repairs to her plane?

3. What are Beryl and Blix looking for when out on an elephant scouting mission for a client?

4. What is the nature of the phone call Beryl receives after she arrives in London?

5. How would Beryl like to help the woman in Benghazi?

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