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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. How would Beryl like to help the woman in Benghazi?

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

3. Why is Beryl not allowed to leave Cairo as quickly as she has in the past?

4. Who does Beryl ask to come with her when she decides to move?

5. What does Beryl learn about the woman whom she helps make dinner in Benghazi?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were Beryl and Blix forced to stay grounded in Cairo for a week?

2. Why are women not allowed to fly solo between Juba and Wadi Halfa without permission form the RAF?

3. What is Beryl's concern about her horse, Wise Child, in the Saint Leger race?

4. How does the idea for Beryl's transatlantic flight begin?

5. What happens when Beryl arrives in Nova Scotia?

6. Beryl receives a telegram from Baron von Blixen. What is the content of the telegram?

7. Where do Beryl and Blix stay in Benghazi?

8. Why are Beryl and Blix detained in Cagliari?

9. What is Denys Finch Hatton's idea to improve hunting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Beryl's understanding of her identity develop over the course of her life? Consider the different phases of Beryl's life. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How do animals play a role in Beryl's life? What are the most significant things Beryl takes from her experience with them? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How was survival an integral part of West with the Night? How did that concept relate to Beryl Markham? What were her views on that topic? Support your responses with examples from the book.

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