Study Guide for My Life With the Chimpanzees

According to the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, why did Jane Goodall go to Gombe National Park? (RI2)

• to join a chimpanzee family

• to study chimpanzee behavior

• to work as a chimpanzee doctor

• to learn to make chimpanzee tools

Answer explanation

Jane Goodall went to Gombe National Park primarily to study chimpanzee behavior. This choice reflects her interest in understanding how chimpanzees live and interact in their natural habitat.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Which of the following animals does Goodall encounter in the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees? Choose three options. (RI1)

• horse

• leopard

• buffalo

• baboon

• hippopotamus

Answer explanation

In the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, Goodall encounters a leopard, baboon, and hippopotamus. These animals are part of her observations in the wild, highlighting the diverse wildlife she studied.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

According to the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, what made “the Peak” one of Goodall’s favorite places? (RI1)

• The views from the Peak were excellent.

• The trees on the Peak provided plenty of food.

• The chimps that lived on the Peak were friendly.

• The silence on the Peak helped her think and write.

Answer explanation

Goodall favored the Peak because the friendly chimps there created a welcoming environment, allowing her to connect with them and observe their behavior closely, which was central to her research.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

According to the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, which of the following statements about chimpanzees are true? Choose three options. (RI1)

• Chimpanzees sleep with their mothers until age five or six.

• Chimpanzees use sounds to communicate.

• Chimpanzees live in groups and communities.

• Chimpanzees have one mate for life.

• Chimpanzees enjoy the rain.

Answer explanation

Chimpanzees sleep with their mothers until age five or six, use sounds to communicate, and live in groups and communities, highlighting their social and developmental behaviors.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

According to the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, what important discovery did Jane Goodall make during her early years at Gombe Park? (RI1)

• Chimpanzees can learn to write.

• Chimpanzees make and use tools.

• Chimpanzees give each other names.

• Chimpanzees eat mostly fruits and nuts.

Answer explanation

Jane Goodall's important discovery at Gombe Park was that chimpanzees make and use tools, which was a groundbreaking finding that changed our understanding of animal behavior and intelligence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

If the leopard vanished into the forest, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of vanished. (RI4)

• It was captured.

• It made a loud cry.

• It can no longer be seen.

• It moved at a high speed.

Answer explanation

The term 'vanished' implies that the leopard is no longer visible. Therefore, the statement 'It can no longer be seen' must be true, while the other options do not necessarily follow from the meaning of 'vanished'.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

Which is the most likely meaning of miserable in the following sentence? Base your answer on the meaning of miserable. Wearing wet shoes and soggy socks on a long hike can make a person miserable. (RI4)

• thirsty

• grateful

• talkative

• Unhappy

Answer explanation

In the sentence, wearing wet shoes and soggy socks on a long hike suggests discomfort and unhappiness. Therefore, the most likely meaning of 'miserable' in this context is 'unhappy', making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

An impetuous person is most likely to do which of the following? (RI4)

• keep a promise

• tell boring jokes

• give people orders

• act without thinking

Answer explanation

An impetuous person acts without thinking, often making hasty decisions. This aligns with the correct choice, as they are characterized by impulsiveness rather than careful consideration.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

Part A According to the excerpt from My Life With the Chimpanzees, which word best describes the young Jane Goodall? (RI3)

• bossy

• patient

• helpless

• Generous

Answer explanation

The excerpt highlights Jane Goodall's ability to observe and understand chimpanzees patiently, demonstrating her calm and thoughtful nature. This aligns best with the word 'patient' rather than 'bossy', 'helpless', or 'generous'.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which passage from My Life With the Chimpanzees most clearly supports the answer to Part A? (RI1)

Answer explanation

The passage that discusses Jane Goodall's observations of chimpanzee behavior directly illustrates her findings, providing clear evidence that supports the answer to Part A.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1