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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. Why was Karl becoming so unhappy?

2. Why does Hemingway instruct Kamau to drive faster?

3. Where on the first kudu is there a white chevron?

4. What causes the horizon to turn pink?

5. Where is the first camp they had in Africa located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the author affected by his confrontation with Karl?

2. Does Pop's earlier advice have any effect on the hunt?

3. How does the author initially react to this new country?

4. How is The Roman able to assist the hunt?

5. What is the significance of the arrival of the elderly native hunter?

6. What time period does the narrative return to?

7. How does the author come to meet The Roman?

8. How does the party react upon discovery of the first sable bull?

9. What are the consequences of the stampede?

10. How does the presence of Garrick affect the hunt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the literary style and techniques Hemingway uses in the book. Why does Hemingway adopt this style? What significance does this impart to the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

The landscape is often described by Hemingway in his narrative. How does the landscape affect his experiences? What is the significance of the land to the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

What was East Africa like in the Thirties for foreigners? How did this environment affect Hemingway? How does it affect the other characters? What impact does the climate have upon the narrative?

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