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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. Mark Carwardine states that the "________ is an incredibly complex system, but when you're actually standing in it, it looks half-empty."

2. Who was the photographer on the plane with Adams in Twig Technology?

3. What is the name of Arab's specially-trained and muzzled dog?

4. According to Mark Carwardine, there are only _______ Kakapos still alive.

5. Who was the man in Melbourne who Adams claim knew more about poisonous snakes than anyone else on earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Kakapo Castle, which is found in the chapter Heartbeats in the Night?

2. Analyze and discuss the Great Apes found in the chapter Leopard-Skin Pillbox Hat.

3. Explain the significance of "darkest Africa," as seen in the chapter Leopard-Skin Pillbox Hat.

4. Explain Dr. Struan Sutherland's answer to the question: What does one do when bitten by a poisonous snake?

5. What is one of the more dangerous animals in Africa, according to Adams? Explain.

6. Discuss the irony Adams saw surrounding the history of lemurs.

7. What major evolutionary change passed Madagascar, according to Adams?

8. What peculiar thing happened to Adams in Twig Technology?

9. Analyze the title of Heartbeats in the Night.

10. What extraordinary thing happened to both Adams and Carwardine in Twig Technology?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the effects humans have on nature and the importance of biodiversity. Reference the book to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Research and compose an essay on the benefits and contributions of one of the the six funds/projects found in One More Chance. Discuss the impact these funds or projects have on endangered species detailed in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Write a research paper on the Aye-aye. Explain the major changes that have occurred since the publishing of Last Chance to See.

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