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1. 1.

   Read this quote about the bond between humans and animals.

   "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
   Anatole France

   1. Do you agree with the quote?
   2. Is there any animal with which you shared a special bond? Describe the animal and the bond that you shared with it.
2. 2.

   Why was the speaker afraid that he would end up with a chimpanzee? Do you think it is easy to confuse the two?

3. 3.

   Imagine the baby gorilla as described by the speaker. What feelings does it stir in you?

4. 4.

   Why does the speaker refer to N'Pongo's behaviour as beautiful?

5. 5.

   What have we learnt about gorillas so far? They are-

   1. gentle
   2. curious
   3. fearsome
   4. ill-tempered
   5. intelligent
6. 6.

   Describe in your own words-

   1. the speaker's first meeting with N'Pongo.
   2. the family's reaction to the gorilla.
   3. why the speaker watched N'Pongo like a hawk.
   4. why the door handle was bent at an odd angle.
   5. how N'Pongo behaved when visitors tried to take pictures of him.