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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 idea does Denys Finch Hatton have for hunting?

2. Why are Beryl and Blix grounded for a week?

3. What prediction does Beryl receive from a customs official?

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

5. What does Blix want Beryl to bring with her after she takes Winston back to camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the passenger of the plane that lands in Nairobi, and what condition is that passenger in?

2. How does the idea for Beryl's transatlantic flight begin?

3. What is Denys Finch Hatton's idea to improve hunting?

4. Why were Beryl and Blix forced to stay grounded in Cairo for a week?

5. In Cairo, what does Blix tell Beryl he has seen after a night of drinking?

6. What does Beryl learn about her feat after she returns to London?

7. Where does Beryl go for repairs on her plane before the hunting party moves on the Ithumba?

8. What news detracts from Beryl's accomplishment?

9. Why does Beryl think it is crazy for men to hunt elephants?

10. What does Tom Black advise Beryl in a letter he writes to her from England?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What losses has Beryl had in her life? How have the losses impacted her? Use specific examples from the book in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does Beryl depict the native Africans? Is the view romantic and Eurocentric or from the perspective of the native Africans? Describe Beryl's relationship with the native Africans. Do you think Beryl respects their customs and traditions? Why or why not? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How does Beryl react to Kibii transforming from a childhood friend into a servant? How does the nature of their relationship change? Cite examples from the book.

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