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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals routinely thwart Fossey's efforts to observe and study the gorillas?
(a) Giraffes.
(b) Cows.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Elk.

2. What type of vehicle is procured by Fossey?
(a) Range Rover.
(b) Pickup truck.
(c) Jeep.
(d) Land Rover.

3. Fossey takes note that each gorilla seems to have its own distinct _____.
(a) Sound.
(b) Grooming habits.
(c) Footprint.
(d) Personality.

4. What is Fossey's first stop in Africa?
(a) Nairobi.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Olduvai.
(d) Kabara.

5. In what year did Beethoven seem to recover and take charge of the group once more?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1978,
(d) 1974.

6. Fossey notes that many gorillas will eat which of the following:
(a) Young.
(b) Spoiled berries.
(c) Fish.
(d) Dung.

7. Like many secured human communities, the gorillas tend to use _____ to protect their young.
(a) Sentries.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Fences.
(d) Enforcers.

8. How old, on average, is the youngest group of gorillas to leave their mothers?
(a) 29 months.
(b) 22 months.
(c) 34 months.
(d) 48 months.

9. What is a common way to identify gorillas?
(a) Size of teeth.
(b) Ear tags.
(c) Nose prints.
(d) Paw prints.

10. What is the name of the first baby born since Fossey's arrival?
(a) Cody.
(b) Cubby.
(c) Corey.
(d) Curry.

11. One of the young silverbacks has been injured by which of the following?
(a) Shotgun.
(b) Arrow.
(c) Trap.
(d) Elephant.

12. Where is the couple located at the time of the meeting?
(a) Zambuzi.
(b) Sao Paulo.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Olduvai.

13. According to Fossey, all of the gorillas seemed to love to steal her ____.
(a) Gloves.
(b) Socks.
(c) Pillow.
(d) Food.

14. The guide would soon teach Fossey how to do which of the following?
(a) Take photos.
(b) Track.
(c) Swim.
(d) Talk to the natives.

15. Which gorilla groups are tracked from Fossey's first campsite?
(a) 3, 4, 5.
(b) 7, 8, 9.
(c) 1, 2, 3.
(d) 5, 6, 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not one of Effie's daughters?

2. What is the couple's surname?

3. What color is associated with the first group of gorillas encountered by Fossey?

4. What name does Fossey give to the vehicle?

5. What is the name of the gorilla that has yet to bear a child?

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