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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Star.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How wide was the fire that swept through the Kalahari during the month of July?
(a) 40 miles wide.
(b) 20 miles wide.
(c) 50 miles wide.
(d) 30 miles wide.

2. Which of the following caused the Owens to lose a great deal of weight around the time of the fire?
(a) Contaminated water.
(b) They both went on a diet.
(c) Meager food supplies.
(d) Food born illness.

3. What part of their belongings did the Owens lose in their tent fire?
(a) All of their belongings.
(b) Their clothing.
(c) Their paperwork.
(d) Their gasoline.

4. Which part of the Owens' bodies was blistered after battling the fire near their tent?
(a) Their backs.
(b) Their hands.
(c) Their faces.
(d) Their feet.

5. What type of animal was Captain?
(a) A lion.
(b) A hyena.
(c) A jackal.
(d) A wild dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the typical temperature at night during the month of July?

2. Which of the following items did Bergie Berghoffer bring to the Owens, convincing them to stay in the Kalahari?

3. How much money did the Owens bring with them from the States when they moved to Botswana?

4. In camp, how close was the nearest river to fetch water from?

5. How did Mark and Delia stop the fire from reaching their tent?

(see the answer key)

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