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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what business did Joel make his wealth?

2. How many children does Joel have when he marries Zaga?

3. Where are most Paradisaea apoda specimen kept?

4. What is the name of the Marburg sisters' grandfather?

5. Which of Zaga's relatives was acquatinted with Charles Darwin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Alec Carrière grow up, and what was his ambition in life?

2. Why is Carrière jealous of Wallace?

3. How do Bianca and Rose spend their evening in August, 1980 when Bianca visits Rose's laboratory?

4. What unusual pet did Carrière keep for a short time while in the Malay Archipelago, and what happened to this unusual pet?

5. What happened to Jemmy Button a year after arriving in England?

6. What scientific breakthrough does Carrière make in the biologic world?

7. Why does Joel often feel that his attention must be divided, between Zaga and someone else?

8. Why did Joel want to marry Zaga and how does he treat his new wife?

9. Who is Jemmy Button?

10. During the time that Adam Rowley is away, what does Laughlin spend his time discussing with Rowely's wife, Susannah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "Birds with no Feet" two scientists, Carrière and Wallace, are competing for historic fame and wealth. First, describe the work that these scientists do. Then, explain which scientist achieved higher success, and why you believe they were as a successful as they were. How did this competition affect the scientists as partners and as individuals? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

The structure and narration of the story "The Marburg Sisters" has a huge impact on the way the reader understands the confusing and sometimes convoluted story. First, describe the narration and structure styles of the story and the rhetoric effect such structural choices have on the story as a whole. Then, explain whether or not you believe Barrett's stylistic choices were successful and why. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Sarah Anne's life in the story "Rare Bird" is one of strict societal constraint. First, describe Sarah Anne's life when her parents were alive, and compare / contrast that to Sarah Anne's life after her parents passed away. In your opinion, what was the largest societal constraint placed on Sarah Anne as an adult. Do you think this constraint would be the same had Sarah Anne been born into modern society? Why or why not?

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