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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. In Chapter 27, why is Sophie not allowed to touch Otto?
(a) She could make him ill.
(b) It is dangerous for Sophie because Otto has a baby and might accidentally hurt her if he thinks she is threatening his baby.
(c) Physical contact between humans and bonobos is forbidden once bonobos are released back into the wild.
(d) He could make her ill.

2. What do the sanctuary workers tell Sophie she should do in Chapter 6 because she is a U.S. citizen?
(a) Get to the hospital so they can treat her illness quickly before it gets worse.
(b) Get to the airport to be evacuated.
(c) Get to the capital so she can sell her passport.
(d) Get to the embassy to have her passport verified.

3. In Chapter 27, why does Sophie say it is impossible to know whether the infant with Otto is his infant or not?
(a) The only way to tell if a bonobo is an infant's father is by visual inspection, and this method is not scientific.
(b) It is not possible to test bonobos for paternity.
(c) Bonobos are not monogamous.
(d) It is possible for bonobos to have more than one father.

4. What is the title of Part VI of the book?
(a) What Was Left.
(b) Fin.
(c) Aftermath.
(d) What Remained Inside.

5. What does Sophie often do to Otto as a sign of affection?
(a) Blow raspberries on his foot.
(b) Rub his ears.
(c) Groom him.
(d) Slap him lightly on the bottom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What board game does Sophie "play" with Otto?

2. What is Part VII of the book titled?

3. Why does Sophie have so much cash on her person in Chapter 1?

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

5. Who is the oldest bonobo?

(see the answer key)

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