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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 decade were the Marburg sisters born?

2. Upon returning to America, what does Alec Carrière decide to do with his life?

3. In which country does Dr. Lauchlin Grant live?

4. What type of business does the Marburg family run?

5. Which of the following illnesses does Zaga suffer from during her honeymoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Alec Carrière on his way home from Brazil?

2. Who started the winery in "The Marburg Sisters" and who runs it at the time of the story's setting?

3. How did Wallace and Carrière meet?

4. In the opening pages of "Soroche" what does the reader learn about Zaga's character?

5. What parallels can be found between Carrière and his idol, Alfred Wallace?

6. Who is Adam Rowley?

7. What is the state of Zaga's life at the end of "Soroche"?

8. How do the Marburg sisters cope with their father's death?

9. What is the state of the passengers aboard the ships at Grosse Isle?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Nora can't read at the beginning of "Ship Fever" she brings with her from Ireland a knowledge of traditional medicine that proves to be useful, and possibly influences the course of the epidemic on the island. What do you think Barrett is trying to say about the intersection here of "professional" and "amateur" science? What does Nora take with her, when she leaves the island for her new life?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the story "The English Pupil" the main character is a retired scientist on the cusp of death. What concerns does Carl Linnaeus have about his legacy after death? What major symbolism can be found in the story to support the theme of personal legacy? How do Linnaeus' relationships - both familial and academic - support the themes created through imagery? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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