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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ants to Hares.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Eclipse," how old was the author when she first planned to see a total solar eclipse?
(a) Early 20s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Early 30s.
(d) Late 20s.

2. How many farm-reared boars were secretly and illegally dumped in the Forest of Dean in 2004?
(a) 60.
(b) 45.
(c) 35.
(d) 20.

3. During the expedition where the author joined Cabrol, how many hours a night was Cabrol sleeping?
(a) 4 or 5.
(b) 2 or 3.
(c) 2 or so.
(d) About 3.

4. At the beginning of "Field Guides," where was the author observing birds?
(a) United States.
(b) Australia.
(c) Canada.
(d) New Zealand.

5. In "The Student's Tale," what did the refugee do when he learned that the School for Clinical Medicine was closed?
(a) Sighed.
(b) Cried.
(c) Laughed.
(d) Swore.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Ants," what was feeding on flying ants?

2. In "Nests," what might kites use to decorate their tree platforms?

3. How many different plant species ae found in Australia?

4. In "Symptomatic," how many people does the author say suffer from migraines?

5. What did the author see flying in the air in "Ants"?

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