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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. How did the Owens celebrate their first Christmas in the Kalahari?
2. What was the name of the dominant hyena in Star's pack?
3. How long did the fire in the Kalahari last before rains quenched it?
4. How did the Owens react the first time they saw hyenas playing together?
5. Which of the following caused the Owens to lose a great deal of weight around the time of the fire?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the Owens react the first time they saw the brown hyenas playing together?
2. How does the memoir "Cry of the Kalahari" open?
3. What was the Valley of Deception?
4. What did the sound "Aaoouu" signal to Mark Owens as he slept?
5. How was the wildfire quenched?
6. How did the Owens first learn to identify animals in the night?
7. What supplies did the Owens purchase immediately after landing in Maun?
8. Who was Bergie Berghoffer?
9. How did Lionel Palmer help the Owens settle in Botswana upon their arrival?
10. How did the Owens discover that Star was the dominant hyena in her pack?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the most emotionally scarring incidents for Mark to witness was the wildebeest migration in 1979. First, describe Mark's initial reaction to the wildebeest migration. What did he learn about the animals through observing their migration? Then, describe the problems that arose for the wildebeest during their migration. How many died in the process of reaching water? Finally, explain what measures Mark Owens took after witnessing the migration to ensure a better habitat for this group of animals. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Mox was the man hired by the Owens to work as a research assistant while they stayed in the Kalahari. First,describe Mox's personality. How did he find out about the job in the Kalahari, and why do you think the Owens hired him? Then. explain the ways Mox adjusted to life in camp. What was the same about his life in camp and his life back in the village? What was different? Why do you think Mox chose a line of work that took him so far away from his family and friends? Finally, describe how Mox left his employment with the Owens and describe how the Owens found out about his departure. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
During their time in the Kalahari, the Owens helped support many new laws and ordinances that would help protect the animals in the desert. First, choose one problem that arose while the Owens were living in the Kalahari and explain their reaction to this problem. How did the Owens lobby and convince the government to address this problem? Were they successful? Why or why not? How did the Owens affect the laws regarding this issue for future generations? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
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