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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 many miles was Mark supposed to put in before earning the license that would allow him to fly solo over the Kalahari?

2. After she was in the hospital, how long did Delia spend in the States?

3. What other injury did Bones have at the time when the Owens found him?

4. What part of Bone's body was broken at the time when the Owens found him?

5. Where did Bergie Berghoffer's daughter want her father's ashes scattered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What condition was Blue in at the time when the Owens first found her?

2. How did Delia interact with Star's pups during her research period for her PhD?

3. Who eats first in a pride of lions?

4. How did Mark manage to purchase an airplane for his research?

5. Why were the Owens surprised when the Blue Pride accepted Happy as one of their own?

6. What scientific visitors did the Owens receive at their camp during the dry season of 1979?

7. How did Bones' death affect the way of life for the subjects of the Owens' study?

8. Who were Wes and Anne?

9. What was Satan, and how did he die?

10. What state was Bones in when the Owens first found him?

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

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

When the Owens first chose the Kalahari as their research site, they were immediately presented with major problems that threatened the success of their research. Choose two of the major problems that the Owens faced within the first month of moving to the Kalahari. How did each of these problems arise? What was the Owens' reaction to each of these problems? Do you think these were overreactions given the situations or under reactions? How can you tell? Finally, describe how each of these problems were solved so that the Owens were able to stay and research in the Kalahari.

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