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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. What eventually happens to Beryl's pet zebra that follows her home after an outing during her childhood?

2. What is the runway like when Beryl lands at Nungwe?

3. From where does Beryl's father buy a pregnant horse?

4. From where does Beryl receive an urgent message?

5. Who arrives at Beryl's door in Molo to assist her with her need?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Beryl eventually find Woody?

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

3. Why is Woody's plane not suited for Africa?

4. Who is the person working on a car that Beryl encounters while riding her horse?

5. What is Camsiscan?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the different qualities of silence and being alone in West with the Night. Why were these instances significant? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How does Beryl's understanding of her identity develop over the course of her life? Consider the different phases of Beryl's life. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How was survival an integral part of West with the Night? How did that concept relate to Beryl Markham? What were her views on that topic? Support your responses with examples from the book.

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