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371. The name Jane Goodall is synonymous with chimpanzees. Having devoted her life to observing these animals in their native African homes, she has gained a plethora of information related to these primates. Ironically, Goodall was not always an animal behavioral analyst. But upon completing secretarial school she began working with well-known paleontologist, Louis Leakey, and was given her first assignment to study apes and chimps in Africa.
While Dr. Leakey asserted that ancient apes were the descendants of chimps and humans, Goodall did not concur. Her research contradicted Leakey’s and he advised her to pursue her ideas. From there, Jane began to exclusively study chimpanzees and developed an overwhelming desire to spend her time in the jungles learning about these intriguing creatures.



What is ironic about Dr. Leakey’s encouragement of Jane Goodall?
  1. Dr. Leakey was Goodall’s college professor.
  2. Goodall never planned on working in the science field.
  3. Goodall was made a scientific prodigy because of Dr. Leakey.
  4. She did not agree with his observations about apes.
  5. She openly argued with him about his lack of scientific success.
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372. The name Jane Goodall is synonymous with chimpanzees. Having devoted her life to observing these animals in their native African homes, she has gained a plethora of information related to these primates. Ironically, Goodall was not always an animal behavioral analyst. But upon completing secretarial school she began working with well-known paleontologist, Louis Leakey, and was given her first assignment to study apes and chimps in Africa.
While Dr. Leakey asserted that ancient apes were the descendants of chimps and humans, Goodall did not concur. Her research contradicted Leakey’s and he advised her to pursue her ideas. From there, Jane began to exclusively study chimpanzees and developed an overwhelming desire to spend her time in the jungles learning about these intriguing creatures.



After working with Dr. Leakey, which states what Jane Goodall MOST LIKELY did next?
  1. She continued digging for chimpanzee artifacts.
  2. She began studying living chimpanzees.
  3. She returned to college.
  4. She began studying humans.
  5. None of the above.
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373. The name Jane Goodall is synonymous with chimpanzees. Having devoted her life to observing these animals in their native African homes, she has gained a plethora of information related to these primates. Ironically, Goodall was not always an animal behavioral analyst. But upon completing secretarial school she began working with well-known paleontologist, Louis Leakey, and was given her first assignment to study apes and chimps in Africa.
While Dr. Leakey asserted that ancient apes were the descendants of chimps and humans, Goodall did not concur. Her research contradicted Leakey’s and he advised her to pursue her ideas. From there, Jane began to exclusively study chimpanzees and developed an overwhelming desire to spend her time in the jungles learning about these intriguing creatures.



Which of the following best surmises this passage?
  1. Dr. Leakey and Jane Goodall both studied living chimpanzees.
  2. Dr. Leakey was a paleontologist.
  3. Jane Goodall was Dr. Leakey’s secretary.
  4. Jane Goodall is the authority on chimpanzee research.
  5. Dr. Leakey is the authority on chimpanzee research.
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374. The name Jane Goodall is synonymous with chimpanzees. Having devoted her life to observing these animals in their native African homes, she has gained a plethora of information related to these primates. Ironically, Goodall was not always an animal behavioral analyst. But upon completing secretarial school she began working with well-known paleontologist, Louis Leakey, and was given her first assignment to study apes and chimps in Africa.
While Dr. Leakey asserted that ancient apes were the descendants of chimps and humans, Goodall did not concur. Her research contradicted Leakey’s and he advised her to pursue her ideas. From there, Jane began to exclusively study chimpanzees and developed an overwhelming desire to spend her time in the jungles learning about these intriguing creatures.



In what geographic area did Jane Goodall MOST LIKELY spend the majority of her life?
  1. At zoos
  2. Africa
  3. Asia
  4. Western United States
  5. The passage does not specify.
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375. The name Jane Goodall is synonymous with chimpanzees. Having devoted her life to observing these animals in their native African homes, she has gained a plethora of information related to these primates. Ironically, Goodall was not always an animal behavioral analyst. But upon completing secretarial school she began working with well-known paleontologist, Louis Leakey, and was given her first assignment to study apes and chimps in Africa.
While Dr. Leakey asserted that ancient apes were the descendants of chimps and humans, Goodall did not concur. Her research contradicted Leakey’s and he advised her to pursue her ideas. From there, Jane began to exclusively study chimpanzees and developed an overwhelming desire to spend her time in the jungles learning about these intriguing creatures.



Which of the following accurately compares Dr. Leakey to Jane Goodall?
  1. Jane Goodall and Dr. Leakey are both paleontologists.
  2. Dr. Leakey was a paleontologist, while Goodall was a secretary.
  3. Goodall was a behavioral analyst, while Dr. Leakey was a paleontologist.
  4. All of the above
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