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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. What state was the Owens' campsite in when they returned to it?

2. How many miles did the wildebeest migration have to walk out of their way to maneuver around the fence?

3. Which of the following people did NOT help in the process of tagging the brown hyenas around camp?

4. During the hot, dry season of 1979, how hot did the riverbed get during the daytime?

5. What was the name of the cottage owned by Dolene and Simon Paul?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the Owens decide to tag the large pack of brown hyenas near their camp?

3. What type of mother was Gypsy to her cubs?

4. Why did the Owens particularly enjoy their stay at the Buffalo Cottage?

5. How did feeding life for the lions change in the dry season of 1977?

6. How many wildebeest died during their migration, and how?

7. Who eats first in a pride of lions?

8. How do lions communicate?

9. What was Mark's first reaction to the wildebeest migration when he saw it?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of all the animals the Owens came into contact with, one of their closest relationships was, arguably, with Star. First, describe the situation in which the Owens were first introduced to Star. How did the relationship between the Owens and Star grow over the next few years? Then, describe how Star died. What was the reaction from the Owens when they heard the news that Star was dead? How did Star's death affect the Owens' research and their relationship with animal preservation in the Kalahari? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

During the hot, dry season, life on the Kalahari changes greatly, particularly for the Blue Pride of lions. First, describe the setting of the Kalahari during the hot, dry season. How does life in the Kalahari during the dry season compare / contrast to life on the Kalahari during the wet season? Then, describe the ways the lions alter their hunting, feeding, and living styles during the dry season. In what ways do the lions preserve their pride even when water and food is in low supply? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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