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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 is NOT an item given to Beryl for her historic flight?
2. Where does Beryl go for repairs to her plane?
3. What does Beryl learn about her feat when she returns to London?
4. What is Tom Black's advise in a letter he writes to Beryl?
5. Who does Beryl need to get permission from to fly from Juba and Wadi Halfa?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are women not allowed to fly solo between Juba and Wadi Halfa without permission form the RAF?
2. Who is the passenger of the plane that lands in Nairobi, and what condition is that passenger in?
3. Where does Beryl go for repairs on her plane before the hunting party moves on the Ithumba?
4. What does Tom Black advise Beryl in a letter he writes to her from England?
5. Beryl receives a telegram from Baron von Blixen. What is the content of the telegram?
6. What happens when Beryl lands on the airfield to retrieve Blix and Winston?
7. How does the idea for Beryl's transatlantic flight begin?
8. How does Beryl get Makula to fly in her plane?
9. Why does Beryl think it is crazy for men to hunt elephants?
10. Why are Beryl and Blix detained in Cagliari?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Do you think Beryl is an independent woman, a nurturer, or both? Cite specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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