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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. Digit's first and only baby was born ___ months later.

2. Who has a baby with Bert?

3. Who does Fossey call in for help after learning about Bert's death?

4. What is the activity?

5. The name of which gorilla also refers to a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the murder of Digit and Fossey's reaction. What good might have come from Digit's death?

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

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

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

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

6. What was the relationship between Effie and Tuck? How did Tuck treat Effie?

7. How does Fossey compare Beethoven and Uncle Bert?

8. How did the relationship between Fossey and Digit begin?

9. Who was Ric Elliot? Why did Fossey choose him to work at the camp?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane Goodall is referenced in the story. Who was Jane Goodall? Why was she an important woman? How did she relate to Fossey? What type of work was performed by Goodall? Was the work similar to the work performed at the research center? Compare and contrast Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall. Include their professions, status, projects, successes, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Alan and Joan Root were an important piece of the puzzle when it came to helping Fossey establish the Karisoke Research Centre. Who are Alan and Joan Root? Why were they in Africa? Where were they from originally? What was Root's profession? How did the couple assist Fossey in the early days? Discuss Alan and Joan Root's help in establishing the camp.

Essay Topic 3

Flashback is used in several places to reiterate earlier experiences and to show progress of the study and the camp. Choose at least three examples in which Fossey employs flashback. What was the purpose of each example? Was it effective? Explain.

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