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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. Why are Beryl and Blix detained in Cagliari?

2. What does Beryl find when she arrives at Ithumba?

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

4. Which is NOT an item given to Beryl for her historic flight?

5. What happens on the flight Beryl is supposed to take with Denys Finch Hatton?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Beryl arrives in Nova Scotia?

2. Where do Beryl and Blix stay in Benghazi?

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

4. How does Tom Black want Beryl to learn how to fly?

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

6. What are Beryl and Blix required to do after they take off from Amseat?

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

8. What happens to Wise Child when she runs the Saint Leger race?

9. Why are Beryl and Blix detained in Cagliari?

10. What happens when Beryl flies to the hunters' camp at Ithumba?

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

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 3

What is Beryl's view toward hunting elephants? Why does she think that way? Support with examples from the book.

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