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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who drove Linnaeus to his favorite estate on the day in which the story is set?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother.
(c) His servant.
(d) His daughter.

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

3. Which of his children does Linnaeus love the most?
(a) His youngest daughter.
(b) His eldest daughter.
(c) His eldest son.
(d) His youngest son.

4. Which of the following facts does Linnaeus struggle to remember about his daughter, Sophia?
(a) Whether or not she is alive
(b) What she does for a living.
(c) Whether or not she is married.
(d) How many children she has.

5. What is the name of Linnaeus' wife?
(a) Elizabeth Lisa.
(b) Sara Elizabeth
(c) Lisa Elizabeth.
(d) Sara Lisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the neighborhood believe was Tati's motivation in the violent attack?

2. To which bird does Linneaus compare his former students?

3. What legume did Gregor Mendel study in his genetics experiments?

4. How long before Linnaeus' death is the story "The English Pupil" set?

5. At the time of the story, which of the following is NOT true about Carl Linnaeus?

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