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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. Who does Hope go with to check on all the pregnant female chimps?

2. According to Hope, which "time" becomes more important as a person ages and matures?

3. Where do the scientists live when they do their research?

4. What is Usman's good luck charm?

5. What does Eugene suggest happened to the old chimp that was brutally beaten?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two major events are covered in this book?

2. What is Ian's theory about chimp groups? Who does not agree with this theory?

3. Why does Hope want to leave the researchers' holiday early to return to camp?

4. How does Hope feel when she confronts John about his infidelity?

5. The trip for supplies is not an easy one. Why does Hope look forward to making the trip?

6. Other than funding, what uncontrollable obstacle does Mallabar's research team face? How does the obstacle affect their work?

7. How does John react when Hope confronts him about his behavior at the lake?

8. What are the living arrangements for the researchers at Grosso Arvore? What is included at the camp?

9. Who is Clovis and what are Hope's feelings about him?

10. Describe the process by which Hope and the other researchers begin their study of chimps.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define symbolism. Discuss what the warring chimpanzees represent in this story, giving examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Hope to one of the men in Brazzaville Beach. Use 2 -3 examples from the novel to support your comparison of the two characters.

Essay Topic 3

A main character has good and bad qualities, giving the character dimension. Discuss Hope's good and bad qualities. Are the "bad" qualities really bad? Support your answers with examples from the novel.

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