Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes the signing ability of the gorilla Washoe?
A) Washoe was unable to use signs to communicate
B) Washoe demonstrated the linguistic skill of a two-year-old human
C) Washoe signed fluently much like a human adult
D) Washoe signed to her handlers but never to other apes
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