From My Life With the Chimpanzees (pages 117-119)

What was Jane Goodall’s purpose in visiting Gombe National Park?

• To study baboons exclusively

• To observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat

• To explore the forests and document the vegetation

• To build a campsite for tourists

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Why did Goodall choose the area near Kakombe Stream for her camp?

• It was close to a lake.

• It was a shady and pleasant location.

• It had many chimpanzees nearby.

• It was assigned to her by the game scouts.

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What happened on Goodall's first exploration?

• She encountered a group of  baboons.

• The vegetation was too thick to navigate.

• The steep, loose soil made it difficult to climb.

• She couldn’t find any wildlife to observe.

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Why did the chimpanzees initially run away from Goodall?

• They were frightened of humans.

• They were defending their territory.

• A group of baboons scared them away.

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How did Goodall adapt her approach to observing the chimpanzees over time?

• She stayed in one place and waited for them to approach.

• She used binoculars to observe them from a distance.

• She followed them closely to learn their behaviors.

• She disguised herself to blend in with the environment.

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What role did Rashidi play in Goodall’s research?

• He prepared food for her in camp.

• He helped her set up the camp and its facilities.

• He showed her trails and helped spot chimpanzees.

• He recorded her findings about the chimpanzees.

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What discovery did Goodall make about chimpanzee communities?

• They live in large, permanent groups.

• They always travel alone or in pairs.

• They avoid valleys and prefer open ridges.

• They form small groups that occasionally gather together.

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How did Goodall identify what the chimpanzees were eating?

• By collecting samples of their food after they left.

•  By following their trails to food sources.

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Why were the baboons a nuisance around Goodall’s camp?

• They frequently made loud noises at night.

• They scared away the chimpanzees.

• They destroyed the campsite’s equipment.

• They stole food left on the table.

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What did Goodall’s observations reveal about chimpanzee diets?

• They only eat fruits and leaves.

• They eat fruits, leaves, insects, and occasionally meat.

•  They are strictly herbivores.

• They rely solely on seeds and stems.

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