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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 22 - 27).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason that Sophie trusts the old man she asks to take her and Otto up the Congo River on his boat?
(a) He has other young girls on the boat and they look relaxed.
(b) He has his son with him.
(c) He has a lot of food on the boat.
(d) He is singing a song she knows from childhood.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Sophie say it is impossible to live in Congo without growing a thick skin for?
(a) Disease.
(b) Insects.
(c) Rain.
(d) Mud.

3. What do bonobos often do with each other to help ease tension and anxiety?
(a) Eat together.
(b) Forage together.
(c) Rub up against each other.
(d) Sleep together.

4. How does Sophie realize the electrified fence is off in Chapter 12?
(a) She realizes she does not hear its familiar buzz any longer.
(b) Otto tries to swing on it.
(c) Mushie rolls into it by mistake.
(d) She bumps into it accidentally herself.

5. Why does Sophie think disgustedly that humans eating bonobos is nearly cannibilism?
(a) Because bonobos have the exact same thoughts and feelings as humans do.
(b) Because bonobos often wear human clothes.
(c) Because humans and bonobos share almost 99 percent of their DNA.
(d) Because bonobos are so attached to humans emotionally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sophie's father's ethnic background?

2. How many parts is Sophie's mother's sanctuary divided into?

3. Where does Sophie's father live in America?

4. Which of the following is included in the U.N. ration packet Sophie took?

5. What is the title of Part Three?

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