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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beryl think it is crazy for men to hunt elephants?
(a) Because it is inhumane.
(b) Because it is wasteful because only the tusks are needed.
(c) Because of the size difference between men and elephants.
(d) The elephants are big targets and it is not much of a challenge.

2. What are Beryl and Blix instructed to do when they depart from Amseat?
(a) To drop off some cargo in Bayda.
(b) To have a safe flight.
(c) To circle over three forts.
(d) To sign official documents.

3. What is Beryl's assessment of her historic flight?
(a) That it could be retooled and attempted again.
(b) That it is a failure.
(c) That it is a success.
(d) That it received too much publicity.

4. Why is Beryl not allowed to fly solo between Juba and Wadi Halfa without permission and other pilots are?
(a) She is white.
(b) She only has a class B license.
(c) She is English.
(d) She is a woman.

5. What happens after Beryl and Blix land in Amseat?
(a) They are arrested.
(b) The plane needs repairs.
(c) They are invited to dine with the local official.
(d) They need permission from the Italian government to contine.

6. Who does Beryl ask to come with her when she decides to move?
(a) Blix.
(b) Winston.
(c) Ruta.
(d) Her father.

7. What is the nature of the phone call Beryl receives after she arrives in London?
(a) That this day would be the best weather for a transatlantic flight.
(b) The mechanics have done a complete check on her plane.
(c) Her father is wishing her luck.
(d) She is invited to a coctkail party as the Duke of Gloucester's guest.

8. What does Beryl learn about the woman whom she helps make dinner in Benghazi?
(a) She is an indentured servant and still has many years left on her contract.
(b) She has syphilis.
(c) She was stolen as a young child and would like to return to her country.
(d) She is trying to support seven children.

9. Who does Beryl need to get permission from to fly from Juba and Wadi Halfa?
(a) The Italian government.
(b) The French government.
(c) The RAF.
(d) The tribal council.

10. What happens when Beryl lands on the airstrip trying to retrieve Blix and Winston?
(a) She makes a perfect landing.
(b) The plane stumbles over.
(c) She overshoots the runway and the plane ends up in the brush.
(d) The plane is damaged.

11. With whom does Beryl share her accomplishment?
(a) Ruta.
(b) Her father.
(c) Lord Delamere.
(d) Tom Black.

12. What does Blix want Beryl to bring with her after she takes Winston back to camp?
(a) Water.
(b) Food for the porters.
(c) A first aid kit.
(d) A change of clothes.

13. How does Wise Child do in the Saint Leger race?
(a) She comes in last.
(b) She takes second in the final stretch.
(c) She comes in fourth.
(d) She wins.

14. Where does Tom Black move to after he leaves British East Africa?
(a) England.
(b) Peru.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Ireland.

15. What happens to the companion of the passenger in the plane that lands in Nairobi?
(a) He is injured and rides to Nairobi in another plane.
(b) He is convicted of a crime.
(c) He is honored as a hero.
(d) He dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the pilot of the plane that Beryl watches land in Nairobi?

2. Where are Beryl and Blix grounded on their transcontinental flight?

3. What does J.C. Carberry give to Beryl before flying to Ithumba?

4. What does Beryl's flight instructor teach her to trust above all?

5. Why does Beryl need to get permission to fly from Juba and Wadi Halfa?

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