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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ship Fever.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Ruby and Jonathan avoid talking about the evening that changes their lives?
(a) They remember the evening too differently, and cannot agree about what had happened.
(b) They are not sure what had happened.
(c) They are ashamed of themselves.
(d) They do not want to think about how much they have lost.

2. What has Mr. Barton just done for Alec?
(a) Barton has just sold his collection of specimens.
(b) Barton has just contracted with Alec for more specimens.
(c) Barton has just arranged for Alec to marry.
(d) Barton has just put Alec in touch with Wallace.

3. How is Wallace doing when Alec finds him in Borneo?
(a) He is depressed about losing specimens to flooding.
(b) He is fit and working hard.
(c) He has the ague.
(d) He is nearly starved.

4. Where is Alec Carriere when "Birds with No Feet" opens?
(a) In a museum.
(b) In a hammock.
(c) In prison.
(d) In his office.

5. What do Jonathan and Ruby compare as they start their first real conversation?
(a) Seaweed samples.
(b) Fish samples.
(c) Sores and poison ivy.
(d) Stories about their professors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mendel born?

2. When does "The English Pupil" take place?

3. What does Nageli suggest to Mendel?

4. Where does Anton Vaculik go when he leaves his homeland?

5. What does Antonia think about what Otto Leiniger has asked of her in the greenhouse?

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