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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the wild, how long do bonobos spend with their mothers?
(a) Their first year.
(b) Their first 10 years.
(c) Their entire lives.
(d) Their first 5 years.

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

3. What does the sanctuary worker who initially examines the animal Sophie bought from the smuggler say about the animal's health?
(a) The animal is in bad shape, with fluid around the heart, and he is also dehydrated.
(b) The animal is in perfect health.
(c) The animal likely has a lung infection.
(d) The animal likely has ringworm.

4. Which of the following is a local language spoken in the DRC?
(a) Lingala.
(b) Italian.
(c) Ponpaen.
(d) Malawian.

5. What does Sophie pay special attention to regarding the bonobos' behavior in Chapter 11?
(a) Where they play their games.
(b) Where they poop and pee.
(c) How they groom each other.
(d) What they eat and forage for in the jungle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what is the first sign for Sophie that something is terribly wrong?

2. In Chapter 10, what does Sophie see in the sanctuary that greatly upsets her?

3. What does the smuggler in Kinshasa have that interests Sophie in Chapter 1?

4. What does Mama Evangeline say is the first thing that happened the last time there was violent conflict in the DRC?

5. Which mama at the sanctuary is the kindest towards Sophie?

(see the answer key)

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