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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 of the following animals did the Owens feast on during the BBQ at Dad's?
2. What were the Union Carbide reps hoping to find in the Owens' camp?
3. How many wildebeest died in the migration toward water?
4. Which of the following groups of lions are typically responsible for hunting in a pride?
5. How did Muffin die?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who were Wes and Anne?
2. How did the Owens find out that Mox had quit his position as their assistant?
3. How did Star die?
4. Why did the Owens decide to tag the large pack of brown hyenas near their camp?
5. Why were the Owens surprised when the Blue Pride accepted Happy as one of their own?
6. How did Mark manage to purchase an airplane for his research?
7. What was the Owens' reaction to the scientific visitors in their camp during the dry season of 1979?
8. What was Mark's first reaction to the wildebeest migration when he saw it?
9. Who eats first in a pride of lions?
10. How did Delia interact with Star's pups during her research period for her PhD?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Bergie Berghoffer was one of the first people the Owens met during their time in the Kalahari. First, describe Bergie Berghoffer's personality and explain why he had such a close relationship with the Owens. Then explain Bergie's relationship to the wildfire that swept through the Kalahari. Why might the Owens blame Berghoffer for the damage they sustained in the fire? Do you think the Owens' blame of Berghofffer would be fair if they placed it on him? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Mark and Delia Owens were a formidable couple from the moment they first met. First, describe how Mark and Delia first met. What drew the pair of them together? How did they know they would be a good match for each other? Then, choose at least one example from the Owens' early history together and describe how this incident showcases the Owens' desire to change the world, regardless of how well-accepted their decision might be. How did this early decision eventually lead to the couple's move to the Kalahari? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
The Owens' research was largely dependent on grant money they received, both personal and private. Choose two of the grants the Owens were awarded during their time in the Kalahari and describe them now. What hopes did the granting organizations place in the Owens' work in the Kalahari? Then, explain what the Owens did with each of these sums of money. In your opinion, were the funds used appropriately? Why or why not? BE sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
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