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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The old woman of the group serves as the group's _____.
(a) Matron.
(b) Rear guard.
(c) Policewoman.
(d) Nurse.

2. How many years did Fossey spend in Africa?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

3. Fossey says she does not like to go into which area?
(a) Ian's cabin.
(b) Bob's tent.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Lab.

4. What is the name given to the old woman?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Old Goat.
(c) Florence Nightingale.
(d) Molly.

5. What word is used to describe Bert?
(a) Wise.
(b) Boisterous.
(c) Inexperienced.
(d) Childish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the translation of the gorilla's name?

2. The man also spends a lot of time studying which of the following?

3. What type of birds attacks Uncle Bert?

4. How long did the traveler intend to stay?

5. What is the name Fossey gives to the dominant male?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Fossey's first interaction with Whinny and Digit.

2. Describe at least one scenario in which one or more of the gorillas showed what could be equal to human emotion.

3. What happened to Uncle Bert? What did the incident prompt Fossey to do?

4. Describe Fossey's first major interaction with Peanuts.

5. How does Augustus' skill relate to Titus? What other babies are talked about in this section?

6. What happened between Fossey and a student that wanted to claim a trophy to take home?

7. What is unusual about the behavior exhibited by Augustus?

8. What was the situation between Group 9, Group 8, and the females?

9. Why did Fossey tend to avoid going to Ian Redmond's cabin?

10. In what year did the census begin? Why was it important? Who helped Fossey with the task?

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