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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name given to the mysterious gorilla?
(a) Beetsme.
(b) Mystery man.
(c) Dunno.
(d) Shadow.

2. What item does Redmond always wear?
(a) Safari hat.
(b) Whistle.
(c) Shorts.
(d) Sandals.

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

4. Groups 8 and 9 share an area filled with which of the following:
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Antelope.
(c) Waterfalls.
(d) Fruit trees.

5. What is used by the gorillas in the activity?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Dung.
(d) Trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous magazine sends a photographer?

2. What title is given to Paulin?

3. What is the name of the woman?

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

5. In what year does Whinny die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who was Tim White? What was his contribution to Fossey and the camp?

5. How does Fossey compare Beethoven and Uncle Bert?

6. What was the situation between Group 9, Group 8, and the females?

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

8. What was one of the most famous photos of Digit? How did it misrepresent his personality?

9. In what year did the census begin? Why was it important? Who helped Fossey with the task?

10. Who was Ian Redmond? What was his job at the camp? How did he relate to the natives?

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