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Vocab and Word Study
100

Why did Jane Goodall go to Gombe National Park?

to study chimpanzees

100

Using textual evidence, describe how the chimpanzees often seemed in the rain. 

"The chimpanzees often seemed miserable in the rain" (p. 107, para. 41).

100

What is the meaning of the word vanished?  

disappeared 

200

Which kinds of animals does Goodall encounter?

Chimpanzees, baboons, buffalo, leopards, Civets, Mongooses 

200

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). 

200

What is the meaning of the word miserable?

Extremely unhappy or uncomfortable. 

300

Why was “The Peak” one of Goodall’s favorite places?

because the view was excellent

300

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).

300

What is the meaning of the word impetuous?

acting suddenly with little thought. 

400

What important discovery did Goodall make in her early years at Gombe Park?

chimpanzees make and use tools

400

Using text evidence, describe how Goodall was able to identify Old Flo

"She had a bulbous nose and ragged ears" (p. 108, para. 49). 

400

What does the word "irritable" mean? 

easily annoyed or angered. 

500

Why was David Greybeard’s first visit to Goodall’s camp so important to her?

the chimpanzees were starting to accept and trust her

500

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). 

500

Use the word "threateningly" in a sentence. 

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