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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The English Pupil.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who arrives with Sophia right after Pehr tells Linnaeus that they should return?
(a) Sara Lisa.
(b) Rotheram.
(c) Lofling.
(d) Ternstrom.

3. Who is Richard's wife in "The Behavior of the Hawkweeds?"
(a) Sophie.
(b) Anna.
(c) Leni.
(d) Antonia.

4. What does Tati tell Antonia ruined Gregor Mendel's life?
(a) Ferns.
(b) Hawkweeds.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) A woman.

5. What have Linnaeus' students done for him?
(a) They have married his daughters.
(b) They have written his books and articles.
(c) They have cared for him in his old age.
(d) They have done his work of gathering and classifying plants and animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mendel begin his experiments?

2. What is in Linnaeus' museum?

3. What does Richard say about Mendel when he (Richard) is courting his wife?

4. Why does Richard smile at his wife while he is giving the lecture about Mendel?

5. What has Linnaeus taught his students?

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