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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Marburg Sisters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Catherine?
(a) There is no mention of Catherine's age.
(b) Younger than Sarah Anne.
(c) The same age as Sarah Anne.
(d) Older than Sarah Anne.

2. What are the names of Jonathan's children?
(a) Bertram and Harold.
(b) Dennis and Leopold.
(c) Cora and Ryan.
(d) Mauve and Harriet.

3. At the time when Ruby meets Jonathan, how long has she been married?
(a) She is not married.
(b) Fifteen years.
(c) Five years
(d) Ten years.

4. Which island did Jemmy Button come from?
(a) The Canary Islands.
(b) The Malay Archipelago.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Tierra del Fuego.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After his collecting exhibition, how does Alec Carrière return to the States?

3. In what year was Antonia born?

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

5. How long is the course in which the scientists are away from their families?

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