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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The man's surname is also the name of a color. Which one is it?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Black.

2. What type of sound do gorillas make much like children?
(a) Cry.
(b) Giggle.
(c) Whine.
(d) Burp.

3. In what year does Whinny die?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1974.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1969.

4. What does Fossey say to describe the little gorilla?
(a) Holy terror.
(b) Piece of work.
(c) Spark of energy.
(d) Ball of fluff.

5. When the group is found by Fossey, there are only ____ original members left.
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

6. What is the first name of Fossey's new student?
(a) Ric.
(b) Giles.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Tom.

7. Which of the following is a major problem for some of the students?
(a) Smell.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Insects.
(d) Heat.

8. Who often assumes the responsibility of creating a safe haven for the group?
(a) Digit.
(b) Macho.
(c) Marchessa.
(d) Old Goat.

9. What word is used to describe the tracking process?
(a) Painstaking.
(b) Simple.
(c) Tedious.
(d) Challenging.

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

11. Fossey gets upset when the students focus more on their ____ than working with the gorillas.
(a) Mentality.
(b) Needs.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Comfort.

12. What was the total time period Fossey spent studying the gorillas?
(a) 1968-1986.
(b) 1965-1982.
(c) 1969-1987.
(d) 1967-1983.

13. Where was Bert shot?
(a) Head.
(b) Heart.
(c) Back.
(d) Neck.

14. Who approaches Fossey about making a poster?
(a) Government.
(b) School.
(c) Students.
(d) Villagers.

15. How many months does the man stay?
(a) 18.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not one of the predominant poachers in the area?

2. Who helps Fossey in the baby's rescue?

3. Which gorilla tries to be friendly with Flossie?

4. The woman is from which country?

5. What is the name given to the mysterious gorilla?

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