A Welcome Thief and The Chimp's Champ

What is the meaning of the word "breakthrough" as it is used in paragraph 2 of the article "A Welcome Thief"?

• funny story

• strange event

• difficult challenge

• important change

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What is a central idea of paragraph 4 of "A Welcome Thief"?

• David Greybeard had fun looking through Goodall's campsite.

• Goodall's actions helped build her trust with David Greybeard.

• David Greybeard spent most of each day looking for and eating food.

• Goodall was so still and quiet that David Greybeard was unaware of her.

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How does paragraph 5 support a central idea of the article "A Welcome Thief"?

• By explaining that Goodall's work became easier over time, it shows that repeating her tasks eventually made her an expert.

• By telling that she was able to come close to the chimps, it shows that Goodall's thoughtful and patient study of the animals was a success.

• By demonstrating how Goodall was able to become friendly with David Greybeard, it shows that Goodall learned how to talk with chimps.

• By detailing the different steps in the process of her work, it shows that Goodall did the same work as other scientists but got better results.

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Which detail from the article "A Welcome Thief" shows how Goodall affected future researchers?

• "According to Goodall's camp cook, the chimpanzee had spent about an hour eating fruit from one of the oil palms that grew nearby." (paragraph 1)

• "It was the summer of 1961. For a year, Goodall had been studying the chimps living in the Gombe Stream Reserve near Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa." (paragraph 2)

• "Goodall's career began as a childhood wish to see African animals in their natural environments." (paragraph 6)

• "She also opened the door for other women to become ethnologists, scientists who study animal behavior." (paragraph 6)

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How does the structure of the article help the reader understand the events in "A Welcome Thief"?

• By explaining the sequence of events over time, it shows how each small step was important to Goodall's work.

• By comparing Goodall's thoughts about her work at different times, it shows how she changed her research over time.

• By providing a description of the camp, it shows why Goodall's work was special and important.

• By listing the problems and solutions of studying chimpanzees, it shows why Goodall's work changed ideas in science.

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Select two details from the text that explain why Goodall is excited to learn that David Greybeard took bananas from her tent in "A Welcome Thief."

• Today, more than 45 years after she first set foot in Gombe, Goodall's research continues and she's known worldwide as the foremost expert in the behavior of chimpanzees.

• After seeing him interacting with Goodall, the other chimps became less afraid. In time, they let her get closer too.

• She also opened the door for other women to become ethnologists, scientists who study animal behavior.

• David Greybeard's trust in Goodall made her research a great deal easier.

• During the next five days, the calm and curious chimp came to Goodall's camp to eat nut three times. Each time he visited, he'd also help himself to bananas that she put out for him.

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In the article, "The Chimp's Champ," what does the phrase "kicked off" mean in the sentence "A woman who kicked off the environmental conference knows a thing or two about chimps."

• to start an event in a particular way

• the kick that starts play in a football or soccer game

• to get angry with

• to run away from

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Which sentence best summarizes "The Chimp's Champ"?

• David Greybeard stole bananas from Jane Goodall, which created a bond of trust between Goodall and the chimpanzees.

• Jane Goodall's mother was her greatest inspiration. Her mother encouraged her to work hard and take opportunities when she dreamed of going to Africa.

• Jane Goodall gave a speech and introduced herself with chimpanzee noises.

• Jane Goodall, a scientist famous for her research on chimpanzees, teaches others about protecting the environment.

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In the article, "The Chimp's Champ" which sentence supports the central idea that Jane Goodall wants to inspire others protect the environment?"

• "What advice did she have for kids about protecting the environment?"

• "Get involved and do something!"

• Today, Jane Goodall works for the United Nations."

• Goodall credits her mom for being her greatest inspiration to study chimpanzees."

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Based on what you read in both articles, how has Goodall's work today different than it was in 1961?

• In 1961, Goodall studied chimps in the Gombe Stream Reserve in Africa. Today she writes research papers and teaches other scientists about her work.

• In 1961, Goodall was learning to feed chimps in order to tame them. Today she has captured many chimps and continues to study them in zoos.

• In 1961, Goodall was a United Nations Messenger of Peace. Today she lives in Africa and studies chimps.

• In 1961, Jane Goodall was studying chimps in Africa. Today she travels around the world and speaks about the environment and peace.

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