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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. Who comes to Beryl's assistance after the lion attacks her?

2. What is most of the flour produced by Beryl's father's gristmill used for?

3. Who is Kibii?

4. What does the new racehorse do when Beryl brushes it?

5. What help does Beryl wish she had in Molo?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Beryl's reaction when she sees the man with Blackwater at Nungwe?

3. What happens when Beryl beats a Nandi boy at a game played by natives?

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

5. What creates the yellow cloud when Beryl was searching for Woody?

6. What does Beryl do when she encounters the lion?

7. What does the man with Blackwater tell Beryl when she talks with him at Nungwe?

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

9. What happens when Beryl and her dog are hunting wild boar with the Murani Masai?

10. How is Beryl assured that she has gained Camsiscan's trust?

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

What does flight symbolize in West with the Night? What does flight mean to Beryl? Use specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How do animals play a role in Beryl's life? What are the most significant things Beryl takes from her experience with them? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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