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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. Fossey is relieved to see that Bert is beginning to _____.
(a) Mature.
(b) Assert himself.
(c) Relax.
(d) Take charge.

2. The dominant male of the group sounds like he is ____.
(a) Choking.
(b) Sad.
(c) Crying.
(d) Congested.

3. What type of birds attacks Uncle Bert?
(a) Vultures.
(b) Buzzards.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Crows.

4. The woman is from which country?
(a) Sweden.
(b) France.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Belgium.

5. The group intends to keep track of the animals by using a(n) ______.
(a) Video library.
(b) Census.
(c) Permanent ear tag.
(d) Electronic tracking device.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the group is found by Fossey, there are only ____ original members left.

2. What does Bert use to tickle the children?

3. According to Fossey, the old woman looks like she has just ingested _____.

4. Which of the following is a major issue for Fossey?

5. What word is used to describe Bert?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss some of Fossey's final thoughts about her studies and the longevity of the gorillas.

4. What were two of Fossey's main issues when it came to finding acceptable student workers?

5. Who is Old Goat? What was unusual about her?

6. What did Fossey note when it came to the way the babies played with Uncle Bert? What unusual activity did the group do?

7. Explain at least some of the things that the students do that irritated Fossey.

8. How does Fossey compare Beethoven and Uncle Bert?

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

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

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