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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Linneaus' students was likely known as the titular "English Pupil"?
(a) Daniel Rolander.
(b) Peter Collinson.
(c) Johan Peter Falck.
(d) Rotheram.

2. What did Carl Linnaeus do for a living before he retired?
(a) He was a teacher.
(b) All of the answers are true.
(c) He was a doctor.
(d) He was a scientist.

3. In what country were Antonia's parents born?
(a) Albania.
(b) America.
(c) Moravia.
(d) Israel.

4. Which adjective best describes Linnaeus' oldest son, Carl Jr.?
(a) Brutish.
(b) Sympathetic
(c) Lazy.
(d) Introspective.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Johannes when he died?

3. When Linnaeus reaches his estate, what is the one thing he wished he had to complete the ambiance in the room?

4. In what year did Antoina's family immigrate to America?

5. What is the name of Linnaeus' favorite estate?

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