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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many adult silverback males are in this group?

2. Like many secured human communities, the gorillas tend to use _____ to protect their young.

3. Fossey becomes aware of the extreme danger posed by ____ and poachers.

4. Which of the following concerns Fossey upon her return to the United States?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What eventually happened to Bravado and a female named Piper?

2. Discuss the behaviors tolerated by Cindy.

3. Explain Group 5's move to the subalpine range, Fossey's theory, and actions taken to protect the gorillas.

4. Discuss Poppy's near brush with death. What happened? Who/what saved Poppy?

5. Who are Louis and Mary Leakey? How do they play a part in the story? How do they influence Fossey? What misadventure took place while Fossey was in Africa with the couple?

6. Discuss how Alan Root helped Fossey establish a base camp. Where was it located? What types of things did Fossey attempt to put into place?

7. How did Leakey gauge Fossey's commitment to the project?

8. Describe at least one harsh lesson learned by Fossey while looking for the animals.

9. Who is Dian Fossey? What type of work does she do?

10. Discuss the episode in which Brahms was shot by a poacher.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dian Fossey was murdered in her bedroom in 1985. The murder has never been solved by Rwandan law enforcement, although there are many suspects and speculation about Fossey's death. Research and write about Fossey's murder. Include primary theories and your argument for or against. What might be done to positively identify Fossey's killer and bring him to justice? Do you think it will ever happen? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Dian Fossey died in 1985. The Karisoke Research Centre lives on under the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. Compare and contrast the works of the Fund with other organizations involved in similar activities including the Wilkie Foundation, Leakey Foundation, and the National Geographic Society.

Essay Topic 3

Poachers were a huge issue in the region. Write a 500 word essay in which poachers are examined. What is a poacher? Why is it a negative thing? Is poaching illegal? What/Who does it involve? What was Fossey's opinion of the poachers? What were the opinions of local law enforcement and/or government officials? Could the poachers be stopped? Explain. What types of animals were commonly poached? What methods were used?

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