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

2. Which major settlement is not mentioned in the book thus far?

3. What is the name of the woman?

4. The old woman of the group serves as the group's _____.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When designing and setting up the Karisoke Research Centre, Fossey had very specific goals in mind. What were Fossey's goals? What did she hope to accomplish at the centre? Create a business plan for the centre. Include a mission and vision statements to completely explain the purpose, goals, milestones, and proposed outcome of the study and progress at the camp.

Essay Topic 3

Write a complete character description/bio on Dian Fossey as it relates to her work. Include education, familial relationships, interaction with animals, professional status and accomplishments.

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