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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mary decide to dig for fossils herself?
(a) She had a sudden inspiration.
(b) She wanted to prove she was as good as the men.
(c) She didn't want the Africans to be blamed for breaking one.
(d) She needed the work to help her get over grief.

2. Which of the following subjects did Jane find difficult at school?
(a) Science.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) English.
(d) Business.

3. Why did Leakey offer Goodall a job?
(a) She was pretty.
(b) He needed an English speaker.
(c) She had all the right qualifications.
(d) She knew a lot about animals.

4. What kind of geese is Lorenz most famous for working with?
(a) A longneck.
(b) A brownlag.
(c) A greylag.
(d) A mongoose.

5. Jane traveled to Africa on the liner named ______________.
(a) Swasi-mound.
(b) Nigeria Gold.
(c) Kenya Castle.
(d) Timbuktoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jane say one has to be to learn from animals?

2. What does Jane say she could always faintly smell in the manor house?

3. In which city was Jane born?

4. What did Jane like to draw as a child?

5. Jane says she feels a closeness to __________.

(see the answer key)

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