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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Marburg Sisters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Linnaeus begin to see his students?
(a) In his mind's eye.
(b) To the left of the fireplace.
(c) In the cemetary during their funerals.
(d) In the living room at Hammarby.

2. What has Linnaeus taught his students?
(a) How to carry on when he predeceases them.
(b) That classifications have to be clear and expressive.
(c) That they are responsible for his success.
(d) That he will meet them again on the other side.

3. What do Rose and Bianca study in college?
(a) Zoology.
(b) Romance languages.
(c) Biochemistry.
(d) Literature.

4. Where is Linneaus' museum at Hammarby?
(a) Up on the hill.
(b) Near town.
(c) Next to the kitchen.
(d) Adjacent to his study.

5. When does "The English Pupil" take place?
(a) December, 1777.
(b) April, 1836.
(c) July, 1859.
(d) October, 1829.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Linnaeus' wife at the beginning of the story?

2. What does Sarah Anne think her brother thinks of her when she proposes to test the theory about swallows?

3. What theory in particular are they discussing at the beginning of "Rare Bird?"

4. What is Christopher Billopp's relationship with Miss Juliet Colden?

5. What have Linnaeus' students done for him?

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