View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 6 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, why does Sophie jump out of the U.N. van?
(a) Her mother has just phoned and Sophie wants to speak to her.
(b) Otto is running after her and she is afraid he might be run over.
(c) Her father has just phoned and told her to stay in the DRC.
(d) Patrice is running after her with her passport.

2. Which bonobo was the first bonobo Sophie's mother had ever met?
(a) Alexia.
(b) Songololo.
(c) Banalia.
(d) Anastasia.

3. How old does Patrice estimate Otto might actually be?
(a) Almost 15.
(b) Almost 2.
(c) Almost 4.
(d) Almost 10.

4. What word do people frequently use to refer to Sophie in the DRC?
(a) Mundele.
(b) Sister.
(c) Octaroon.
(d) Mama.

5. In Chapter 11, why does Sophie surmise that Anastasia leaves her alone?
(a) Because Sophie has food.
(b) Because Anastasia can see Sophie is taking care of a small bonobo, Otto.
(c) Because Sophie has a gun.
(d) Because Anastasia has realized how powerful Sophie is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie pay special attention to regarding the bonobos' behavior in Chapter 11?

2. What is one of the problems with treating animals for dehydration at the sanctuary?

3. What do the mamas as the sanctuary call Sophie?

4. In Chapter 9, what is one thing Sophie does to signal submissiveness to the bonobos?

5. In Chapter 8, why does Sophie decide against leaving the enclosure with Otto at night?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 332 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample