Jane Goodall (Awesome Animal Heroes)

The information on page 16 is important to the selection because it helps the reader understand:

• Goodall's childhood.

• The chimpanzees family.

• Goodall's discoveries.

• Doctor Leakey.

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The primary purpose for the author to write this selection may be:

• to share facts about chimpanzees.

• to tell about Jane Goodall's life.

• to decsribe the ways scientists learn new information.

• to explain why chimpanzees use tools.

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Pages 6-9 are mostly about:

• Jane Goodall's discoveries.

• Jane's hobbies.

• the Chimpanzees early life.

• Jane Goodall's childhood.

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Which sentence from page 14 helps the reader understand why the chimpanzees began to trust Jane.

• She studied the chimps carefully.

• Goodall also copied their behaviors.

• Soon the chimps accepted her.

• At first, the chimps avoided Goodall.

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Which of these is the best summary for the selection?

• Jane Goodall always loved animals. She gathered worms and studied chickens. She learned to ride a horse and she was a waitress.

• Jane Goodall visited Africa in 1957. In 1960 she moved to Africa to study chimpanzees. She got married in 1964 and had a son.

• Jane Goodall studied chimpanzees in their habitat in Africa. She lived in a tent and copied their behaviors. Jane recorded all of her observations, fed them and helped groom them. Later she became famous.

• Jane Goodall loved animals as a child. She grew up to be a primatologist. She studied chimpanzees in their habitat for many years. In her later life, she created several organizations for people who want to help the environment.

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Which meaning of protect is used in this sentence on page 20?

Goodall has inspired generations of people to protect chimps and other wildlife.

• cover

• defend

• shield from danger

• save from financial loss.

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