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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What U.S. state do the Marburg sisters grow up in?
(a) California.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Georgia.
(d) New York.

2. What fabric was used to make the suits Linnaeus remembers his students always wearing?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Linen.
(c) Wool.
(d) Silk.

3. At the time of the story, which of the following is NOT true about Carl Linnaeus?
(a) He is crippled.
(b) He is senile.
(c) He is overweight.
(d) He is old.

4. Which of the following events prompts Sarah Anne to believe that she will die a spinster?
(a) Her lack of friends.
(b) Her inability to find a boyfriend.
(c) All of the answers are true.
(d) Her brother's wedding.

5. Where is Dr. Grant sent in the hopes of gaining funding for Grosse Isle?
(a) America.
(b) Canada.
(c) France.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the time of "Ship Fever", which country is experiencing a great famine?

2. How would Linnaeus' family have reacted if they knew that he had traveled to the estate?

3. What did Frank Kenary focus his studies on while away researching with Jonathan and Ruby?

4. What unusual animal does Alec Carrière adopt as a pet while working in the Malay Archipelago?

5. What is Tati's real name?

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