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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Beryl and Ebert do after she drops off the oxygen at Nungwe?

3. What does Beryl's acquaintance offer to Beryl and Woody?

4. How is Beryl able to track her dog when he chases after a warthog during a hunting outing with the Murani Masai?

5. What is unique about Beryl as a pilot?

Short Essay Questions

1. What choice does Beryl's father give her after he gets a job as a horse trainer?

2. What happens years later to the lion that attacks Beryl?

3. What does Beryl think about after seeing a zebra while searching for Woody?

4. Why does Beryl need to tend to an emergency in the middle of the night?

5. What do Beryl and Kibii want from a Wondorobo?

6. Where does Beryl fly to after leaving Nungwe?

7. Why does Beryl accept the emergency mission to Nungwe?

8. Where does Beryl eventually find Woody?

9. Where does most of the flour produced by Beryl's father's grist mill go?

10. Why is Beryl reluctant to go on the emergency mission to Nungwe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beryl's father was an important figure in her life. What influence did he have on her? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Beryl is an independent woman, a nurturer, or both? Cite specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the theme of adventure in West with the Night. What was Beryl's perspective on adventure? Do you think she purposely chose adventure or was it a natural part of her environment? Cite examples from the book.

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