Jane's Journey & Research Methods
What was Jane's main reason for going to Africa?
A) To explore the jungle. B) To study chimpanzees
C) To visit family. D) To become a teacher
B) To study chimpanzees
What animal did Jane Goodall study in the book?
A) Gorillas B) Chimpanzees C) Elephants D) Lions
B) Chimpanzees
What did Jane learn about chimpanzees' use of tools?
A) They don't use tools B) They use sticks to get termites
C) They only use rocks D) They use leaves as hats
B) They use sticks to get termites
What does the word vanished mean as used in the book?
A) Disappeared quickly B) Appeared suddenly
C) Stayed still D) Made a loud noise
A) Disappeared quickly
What is the author's purpose in writing My Life with the Chimpanzees?
A) To entertain with a fictional story
B) To share her experiences and teach about chimpanzees
C) To explain how to train animals
D) To write a travel guide
B) To share her experiences and teach about chimpanzees
How did Jane first gain the trust of the chimpanzees?
A) By feeding them B) By watching quietly from a distance
C) By chasing them D) By making noise
B) By watching quietly from a distance
Why did Jane name one chimpanzee "David Greybeard"?
A) Because he had gray hair on his face B) Because he was the oldest
C) Because he was the leader D) Because he was shy
A) Because he had gray hair on his face
How do chimpanzees dominate others in their group?
A) By sharing food B) By showing strength and leadership
C) By hiding D) By being quiet
B) By showing strength and leadership
What does irritable mean when describing a chimpanzee's mood?
A) Happy and playful B) Easily annoyed or upset
C) Sleepy D) Curious
B) Easily annoyed or upset
Why did Jane decide to protect chimpanzees and their habitat?
A) Because they were fun to watch
B) Because she wanted to sell them
C) Because she wanted to keep them as pets
D) Because they were disappearing and needed help
D) Because they were disappearing and needed help
Why was Jane's research different from other scientists' work at the time?
A) She lived with the chimpanzees B) She only studied plants
C) She used cameras D) She did not take notes
A) She lived with the chimpanzees
Why did Jane name one chimpanzee "Fifi"?
A) Because she was the leader B) Because she was playful and curious
C) Because she was quiet D) Because she was old
B) Because she was playful and curious
How did Jane's observations change people's ideas about animals?
A) Showed animals have no feelings
B) Showed animals use tools and have emotions
C) Showed animals are dangerous
D) Showed animals cannot learn
B) Showed animals use tools and have emotions
What does impetuous mean when describing a chimpanzee's behavior?
A) Careful and slow B) Friendly
C) Acting quickly without thinking D) Scared
C) Acting quickly without thinking
How long does it take for Goodall’s camp to grow into a research center?
A) 6 years. B) 1 year. C) 10 years. D) 20 years
A) 6 years.
How did Jane feel when her camp was threatened by wild animals?
A) Excited B) Miserable and scared
C) Angry D) Bored
B) Miserable and scared
What does Jane mean when she says chimpanzees have "personalities"?
A) They all look the same B) They act differently and have unique behaviors
C) They don't change D) They are all shy
B) They act differently and have unique behaviors
How does Jane describe the relationship between chimpanzees and humans?
A) Completely different and unrelated B) Very similar in many ways
C) Dangerous and scary D) Unimportant
B) Very similar in many ways
What does miserable mean in the context of Jane's feelings at camp?
A) Very happy B) Very sad or uncomfortable
C) Sleepy D) Excited
B) Very sad or uncomfortable
What is the name of the park where Jane did all of her research?
A) Central Park B) Gaines County Park. C) Gombe National Park. D) Amazon Rain Forest
C) Gombe National Park
What was one challenge Jane faced while living in the forest?
A) Finding clean water B) Getting along with chimpanzees
C) Staying warm D) Learning a new language
A) Finding clean water
At first, how did the chimpanzees react to Goodall?
A) They are playful. B) They yell at her.
C) They are afraid. D) They throw things at her.
C) They are afraid.
What happens to Jane when she encounters a group of male chimpanzees while walking through the forest in the rain?
A) Nothing. B) They want to play.
C) They threaten her. D) They bring her food.
C) They threaten her.
What does threateningly mean when describing a chimpanzee's actions?
A) In a way that shows danger or warning B) In a friendly way
C) Slowly D) Happily
A) In a way that shows danger or warning
What was Jane's title at her research center?
A) Cook. B) Nurse. C) Director. D) Chimpanzee keeper
C) Director