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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Behavior of the Hawkweeds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Mendel begin his experiments?
(a) 1888.
(b) 1859.
(c) 1856.
(d) 1865.

2. What does Richard tell his students about Gregor Mendel?
(a) He describes the author's rivalry with another scientist.
(b) He tells them the author's life story.
(c) He tells them about the author's flight from his homeland.
(d) He describes the author's marriage.

3. When does Anton Vaculik leave his homeland?
(a) 1865.
(b) 1856.
(c) 1891.
(d) 1888.

4. What does Richard tell his students about the paper he gives them?
(a) It is going to revolutionize science.
(b) It is a model of good science.
(c) It is irresponsible and dangerous thinking.
(d) It should have been censored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Anton Vaculik?

2. What does Otto Leiniger ask Antonia to do when he finds her alone in the greenhouse?

3. Who does Antonia think Otto Leiniger is?

4. What does Tati do when he sees Antonia and Otto Leiniger in the greenhouse?

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

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