- 1. H Is For Hawk by Helen MacDonald is a profoundly moving memoir that intertwines the author's experience of grief following the death of her father with her journey into the world of falconry. In this beautifully written narrative, MacDonald reflects on the complexities of loss and the ways in which nature can offer solace and understanding. Central to the story is her relationship with a captured goshawk named Mabel, whose fierce and wild spirit mirrors MacDonald's own struggles with sorrow and longing. As she navigates the challenges of training Mabel, the author explores themes of identity, connection, and the relationship between human beings and the natural world. Through lyrical prose, MacDonald delves into the history of hawking and the life of T. H. White, the author of 'The Once and Future King,' whose own experiences with hawks paralleled her own. 'H Is For Hawk' ultimately emerges as a celebration of the healing power of nature and an exploration of what it means to confront our deepest fears and find a path to acceptance.
What type of bird is the main subject of 'H Is For Hawk'?
A) Golden Eagle
B) Peregrine Falcon
C) Sparrowhawk
D) Goshawk
- 2. What is the name of the goshawk that Helen MacDonald trains?
A) Mabel
B) Gos
C) Terror
D) Isabel
- 3. What major personal event prompts MacDonald to begin training a hawk?
A) Moving to a new country
B) The death of her father
C) A difficult breakup
D) Losing her job
- 4. What is the primary genre of 'H Is For Hawk'?
A) Historical fiction
B) Fantasy novel
C) Memoir
D) Science textbook
- 5. How does MacDonald acquire Mabel?
A) She finds her injured in the wild
B) She imports her from a breeder
C) She wins her in a bet
D) She inherits her from her father
- 6. What does hawk training become for MacDonald?
A) A financial investment
B) A form of grief and escape
C) A scientific experiment
D) A competitive sport
- 7. The book is set primarily in which country?
A) Ireland
B) England
C) Scotland
D) United States
- 8. What does the training process force MacDonald to confront?
A) Her financial troubles
B) Her lack of education
C) Her own grief and wildness
D) Her fear of heights
- 9. MacDonald's profession, aside from being a falconer, is:
A) Biologist
B) Farmer
C) Veterinarian
D) Historian and writer
- 10. The structure of the book alternates between MacDonald's story and that of:
A) T.H. White
B) Her father
C) A medieval falconer
D) A wildlife ranger
- 11. What does Mabel ultimately represent for MacDonald?
A) A link to her ancestors
B) A scientific discovery
C) A valuable financial asset
D) A path through grief back to humanity
- 12. What literary award did 'H Is For Hawk' win?
A) The Booker Prize
B) The National Book Award
C) The Samuel Johnson Prize
D) The Pulitzer Prize
- 13. What does MacDonald fear she is becoming through her isolation with Mabel?
A) Boring
B) Famous
C) Arrogant
D) Feral
- 14. What is the 'antithesis' of a hawk, as described in the book?
A) A rabbit
B) A mountain
C) A human
D) A cloud
A) A hawk's nesting area
B) A young hawk
C) A type of hawk call
D) A leather strap for a hawk's leg
A) A hawk's talon
B) A type of hood
C) A feeding bowl
D) A long training leash
- 17. MacDonald's profession is a historian of what?
A) Science
B) Literature
C) Art
D) War
- 18. What profession was Helen Macdonald's father?
A) Farmer
B) Photojournalist
C) University professor
D) Politician
- 19. What emotion does Macdonald most associate with the early stages of training?
A) Excitement
B) Boredom
C) Anger
D) Fear
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