Koko the Gorilla Test

Which best expresses the main idea of this article?

• Bees, whales, and apes like Koko all use language to communicate.

• Koko uses sign language but some think it's just a trick.

• It is natural for gorillas and house cats to live together.

• If you want a lot of "likes" on Facebook, get a talking gorilla.

Which best describes how the second paragraph is organized?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

Which best expresses the author's purpose in writing the second paragraph?

• The author is describing the environment in which Koko lives.

• The author is informing readers how Dr. Patterson developed her skills.

• The author is persuading readers that Koko should be freed

• The author is telling readers about Koko and Dr. Patterson's background.

Which happened last?

• Koko got a stuffed cat for Christmas.

• Koko lost All Ball.

• Koko began living with the Gorilla Foundation.

• Dr. Patterson began teaching Koko to sign.

Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• Koko has mastered sign language without a doubt.

• Everybody likes how Dr. Patterson has raised Koko.

• Koko doesn't really know sign language.

• Some people are troubled by how Koko was raised.

Which best defines the word duplicated as it is used in the sixth paragraph?

• To dispute a fact or disagree with someone

• To lie to someone or to fool them To copy or recreate something

• To copy or recreate something

• To be disproven through debate

Which event happened first?

• Koko moved onto the Stanford University campus.

• Koko picked All Ball out for her birthday.

• Koko began living with the Gorilla Foundation.

• Koko got a stuffed cat for Christmas.

Which best describes the main idea of the sixth paragraph?

• Dr. Patterson has treated Koko very cruelly.

• Dr. Patterson and Koko have a beautiful, pure, and unconflicted relationship.

• Some people think that Koko should not have been treated like a human.

• Some people are working very hard to prove that Dr. Patterson is wrong.

Which statement would the author most likely disagree with?

• Dr. Patterson has worked hard to teach Koko sign language.

• Some people think that Koko only signs to get food.

• The Gorilla Foundation would like to move Koko to an ape preserve.

• Dr. Patterson has no regrets about working with Koko.

If a book were being written about Koko and All Ball, which title would best summarize their story?

• Long Wanted, Short Lived: A Tale of Strong Loves Lost

• Happy Ending: The Gorilla Who Got What She Wanted

• A Tale of Two Kitties: A Stuffed Cat Versus a Real One

• Plushy Love: How A Gorilla Fell in Love with a Stuffed Cat