Quiz 1 2.pdf - Questions on Gombe National Park

1. What was the narrator’s first impression of Gombe National Park upon arriving on July 16, 1960? A) It was bustling with activity from visitors and animals. B) It had a serene and scenic environment near a flowing stream. C) It was challenging to explore due to thick vegetation. D) It was an unre...

1. What was the narrator’s first impression of Gombe National Park upon arriving on July 16, 1960? A) It was bustling with activity from visitors and animals. B) It had a serene and scenic environment near a flowing stream. C) It was challenging to explore due to thick vegetation. D) It was an unremarkable location with little to see. 2. What did the narrator and their mother do after arriving at Gombe National Park? A) Explored the dense forest immediately. B) Chose a campsite near a stream and set up a tent. C) Built a wooden shelter for protection. D) Started searching for chimpanzees right away. 3. Who assisted the narrator and their mother in locating a campsite? A) A team of primate researchers. B) Fishermen from a nearby village. C) Two African game scouts. D) A guide named Samuel. 4. Why was the narrator able to move around easily in some parts of the park? A) The paths were well-paved and maintained. B) The grass and vegetation had burned away in a recent fire. C) The steep slopes provided natural steps for climbing. D) A guide cleared the paths ahead of them. 5. What role did Dominic play in the narrator's journey? A) He guided them to the wildlife reserve. B) He cooked their meals and set up camp. C) He transported them to the nearest town. D) He translated for the local villagers. 6. What challenge did the narrator face while exploring the slopes above the valley? A) They encountered wild animals blocking the path. B) The loose, gravelly soil caused them to slip. 5 C) The dense trees made navigation difficult. D) The extreme heat made it hard to continue. 7. How did the baboons react when the narrator came across them? A) They moved closer to the narrator out of curiosity. B) They completely ignored the narrator. C) They barked loudly to warn others. D) They attempted to charge at the narrator. 8. What animal did the narrator encounter in the ravine? A) A red-gold bushbuck. B) A chimpanzee. C) A long-legged goat. D) A barking baboon. 9. How did the narrator identify the bushbuck as female? A) By its size and color. B) By its lack of horns. C) By the sound of its call. D) By its behavior. 10. What did the narrator plan to do the next day? A) Explore the dark, thick forest in the valley. B) Look for more baboons along the ridges. C) Set up camp near the ravine. D) Track the bushbuck to observe its behavior. 11. What emotion did the narrator express during this first exploration? A) Fear of encountering wild animals. B) The thrill and excitement of the experience. C) Doubt about finding any chimpanzees. D) Frustration at the animals’ fear of them. 12.Why did the narrator feel frustrated when watching the chimpanzees in the savannah? A) They couldn’t find any prey nearby. B) The chimpanzees were too distant and concealed by tall grass. 6 C) The chimpanzees refused to move from the shade. D) The ranger, Peter, startled the chimpanzees and made them flee. 13.Why did the narrator decide to replace Adolf with Rashidi? A) Adolf was rude and uncooperative. B) Rashidi was more knowledgeable and hardworking. C) Adolf did not know the trails through the forest. D) Rashidi had experience working with chimpanzees. 14.What was special about the tree the narrator observed for three days? A) It had brightly colored flowers that attracted chimps. B) It was full of tiny round red fruits called msulula. C) It was the tallest tree in the valley. D) It was located near the camp, making it easy to watch chimps. 15. What restriction did the British game ranger place on the narrator? A) They could not use fire for cooking near the camp. B) They were not allowed to camp in valleys overnight. C) They had to travel with a game scout when exploring far from camp. D) They were forbidden from observing chimps near the msulula tree. 16. Why did the narrator want to explore the forest by themselves? A) To move faster without the game scout slowing them down. B) To better observe and befriend the chimpanzees in their own way. C) To avoid scaring the baboons that shared the forest. D) To explore parts of the forest that were previously off-limits. 17. What did the narrator discover about the chimps’ behavior? A) They always traveled in large troops like the baboons. B) They preferred to stay in groups of six or less most of the time. C) They lived in the same area without wandering. D) They avoided eating fruit from large trees. 18. When did the chimpanzees often gather in large groups? A) When there was danger nearby. B) When there was ripe fruit on a big tree. C) During the early mornings at the Peak. D) When a mother chimpanzee gave birth. 7 19. Why did the narrator initially observe the chimps from afar? A) To avoid being attacked by the chimps. B) To ensure the chimps didn’t run away in fear. C) To study their calls without interruption. D) To get a clear view using their binoculars. 20. What realization did the narrator come to about the chimps observed from the Peak? A) They belonged to one community of about fifty chimps. B) They traveled in separate groups with no connection. C) They only lived in the Kakombe Valley. D) They avoided the valleys near the camp. 21. What method did the narrator use to identify what the chimps were eating? A) They collected samples of leaves, flowers, and fruits after the chimps had left. B) They watched the chimps and noted the food without disturbing them. C) They took pictures of the chimps while eating. D) They relied on local guides to identify the food. 22. What did the narrator initially discover about the chimps’ diet? A) They only ate fruits and seeds. B) They primarily ate fruits but also consumed leaves, blossoms, and stems. C) They were carnivorous and hunted daily. D) They ate only fruits and avoided other plants. 1. Who greeted the narrator and their mother when they arrived at the park? Two African game scouts, responsible for protecting the park, greeted them. 2. What challenge did the narrator face while exploring the park? The narrator had difficulty navigating the steep slopes, slipping several times on the loose, gravelly soil. 3. How did the narrator feel during their first exploration of Gombe National Park? 8  The narrator felt thrilled during the first exploration, as they describe the excitement of the experience. 4. What did the narrator observe about the red-gold bushbuck? The narrator noticed that the bushbuck was female because it had no horns. When it scented the narrator, it remained still for a moment, stared at them, and then bounded away after giving a barking call. 5. What was the narrator’s goal when they first began their exploration in the Gombe National Park? The narrator’s goal was to observe and study the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. 9