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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. What is the name given to the baby by Fossey?

2. During the tracking process, Fossey notes that it is hard to keep track of which of the following?

3. What does Fossey say to describe the little gorilla?

4. Which gorilla tries to be friendly with Flossie?

5. Who finds Digit's body?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Fossey compare Beethoven and Uncle Bert?

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

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

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

6. What was Fossey's opinion of visitors to the park?

7. Who is Bob Campbell? What did he bring to the camp? What was his contribution?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two of the three people Fossey gives a great deal of credit to regarding Karisoke Research Centre are Ric Elliot and Ian Redmond. Compare and contrast Ric Elliot and Ian Redmond. Who were they? How did they come to work for Fossey at the Karisoke Research Centre? What was their job description at the centre? What type of work was performed? How did each contribute to Fossey's work? Why did Fossey credit the two men with helping to make the centre what it is today? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

"Gorillas in the Mist" became a best selling book for Fossey. The author also wrote many other books, lectures, papers and articles regarding her time, projects and accomplishments in Africa. Choose at least two of Fossey's other works to compare and contrast with "Gorillas in the Mist."

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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