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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Birds With No Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which bird does Linneaus compare his former students?
(a) Robins.
(b) Herons.
(c) Swans.
(d) Swallows.

2. During the main section of "Birds with no Feet" where was Alec Carrière collecting items?
(a) In the Rocky Mountains.
(b) In the Amazon.
(c) In the Sahara.
(d) In the Osarks.

3. How would Linnaeus' family have reacted if they knew that he had traveled to the estate?
(a) They would have been worried.
(b) They would have been pleased.
(c) They would have been apathetic.
(d) They would have been confused.

4. How does Juliet die?
(a) She commits suicide.
(b) From small pox.
(c) In childbirth.
(d) She is drown.

5. Which of the following descriptions of Juliette is NOT true?
(a) She is uneducated.
(b) She is a snappy dresser.
(c) She is beautiful.
(d) She is interested in scientific theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the characters is meant to be the symbolic "Rare Bird"?

2. Where was Alec Carrière an apprentice as a young man?

3. In which country is Linnaeus' favorite estate located?

4. Which adjective best describes Linnaeus' oldest son, Carl Jr.?

5. In what room of the house does Christopher frequently hold scientific discussions?

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