Why did Jane Goodall go to Gombe National Park?
to study chimpanzees
Using textual evidence, describe how the chimpanzees often seemed in the rain.
"The chimpanzees often seemed miserable in the rain" (p. 107, para. 41).
What is the meaning of the word vanished?
disappeared
Which kinds of animals does Goodall encounter?
Chimpanzees, baboons, buffalo, leopards, Civets, Mongooses
Using text evidence, explain some of the gestures Flint learned to use.
"...holding hands, embracing, kissing, patting one another on the back" (p. 109, para. 56).
What is the meaning of the word miserable?
Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.
Why was “The Peak” one of Goodall’s favorite places?
because the view was excellent
Using text evidence, describe the camp Dr. Goodall and her mum chose.
"We chose a lovely spot under some shady trees near the small, fast-flowing Kakombe Stream" (p. 101, para. 3).
What is the meaning of the word impetuous?
acting suddenly with little thought.
What important discovery did Goodall make in her early years at Gombe Park?
chimpanzees make and use tools
Using text evidence, describe how Goodall was able to identify Old Flo
"She had a bulbous nose and ragged ears" (p. 108, para. 49).
What does the word "irritable" mean?
easily annoyed or angered.
Why was David Greybeard’s first visit to Goodall’s camp so important to her?
the chimpanzees were starting to accept and trust her
Using text evidence, gradually, as the weeks went by, what did Dr. Goodall come to recognize more and more?
"...I began to recognize more and more chimpanzees as individuals" (p.109).
Use the word "threateningly" in a sentence.
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