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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can the hunting party not get above ridges of hills as they hunt the rhino?
(a) The rhino will spot them if they climb any higher.
(b) The vantage point from the hills is too low.
(c) The easterly wind will blow their scent on ahead and warn the rhino.
(d) The westerly wind is blowing dust preventing them from seeing the rhino.

2. What is the biggest hazard for Hemingway when shooting large animals?
(a) His glasses fogging up.
(b) Not knowing where to shoot them.
(c) His unsteadiness after a climb.
(d) Too many handkerchiefs weighing his pockets down.

3. What type of knife is used to stick the reedbuck that Hemingway shoots?
(a) A pen knife.
(b) A hunting knife.
(c) A skinning knife.
(d) A sticking knife.

4. What is a Tembo?
(a) It is a lesser kudu bull.
(b) It is an elephant.
(c) It is a greater giraffe.
(d) It is a rhino.

5. What are the finest birds to eat?
(a) Teal.
(b) Guinea hen.
(c) Dark ibis.
(d) Rose-coloured flamingo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was M'Cola's favourite until their licence ran out?

2. What does it mean when a tracker says Kufa?

3. What was the local guide chased by?

4. What task is Karl given to make him feel better?

5. Which gun does Hemingway try to shoot the buffalo with?

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