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Time for Kids - Jane's Way

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In 1962, what did people likely believe about chimpanzees?

a)

They shared the same feelings as humans.

b)

They were very stubborn.

c)

They knew how to solve problems.

d)

They had VERY little in common with humans.

2.

Why did the author include the story about Goodall's childhood?

a)

to explain what led her to care about the environment

b)

to illustrate what a difficult childhood Goodall had

c)

as a contrast with what Goodall is like now

d)

to help the reader understand her personality

3.

How did the pandemic affect Goodall?

a)

She had to leave Tanzania.

b)

She ended her outreach efforts.

c)

She had to turn to virtual lectures.

d)

She stopped being optimistic about the future.

4.

Which quote best explains how Goodall makes an impact on others?

a)

"I did not want to leave my bed."

b)

"I just quietly went on doing what I knew was right."

c)

"You've got to reach the heart."

d)

"I have all my fingers crossed."

5.

Why are younger activists taking on more-aggressive strategies to help the environment?

a)

They feel previous efforts were no enough.

b)

They went to a lecture led by Goodall.

c)

They are part of Roots & Shoots.

d)

They are optimistic about the future.

6.

What two character traits would you use to describe Jane Goodall? Explain using evidence (examples) from the article.

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7.

How does the title "The Storyteller" help explain the main idea of the article?

a)

Jane Goodall uses her stories to inspire others.

b)

The article is a story about Goodall's life.

c)

Goodall's stories about chimps made people realize their intelligence.

d)

Goodall told stories to chimps to get them to accept her.