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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. Which of the characters is meant to be the symbolic "Rare Bird"?

2. How does Christopher react when he is reunited with Sarah Anne in America?

3. How do Catherine and Sarah Anne regularly spend their time together?

4. What country did Sebastian Dunitz immigrate from?

5. How old was Tati when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What physical state is Linnaeus in?

2. How did Jonathan and Ruby's romantic relationship start?

3. Where is Linnaeus traveling to in the story "The English Pupil" and how does he get there?

4. How does Sara Anne's life change after Christopher becomes engaged to Juliet?

5. How does Juliet die, and what is Christopher's reaction to the death?

6. What happens to Linnaeus on his way back home at the end of the story?

7. What is the state of Sara Anne's life at the opening of "Rare Bird"?

8. What happened on the eighteenth night of the retreat?

9. Who is Catherine, and what relationship does she have to Sara Anne?

10. What clues does the text give as to Richard's age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two characters in the story "Soroche" suffered from extreme life changes due to wealth - Zaga and Jemmy Button. First, describe how Zaga and Jemmy came to wealth in adulthood and how this sudden wealth directly affected their lives. Then, describe how these life changes might symbolically be represented within the titular theme, "Soroche". Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

All throughout his life in the story "Birds with no Feet" scientist Carrière has been faced with many personal setbacks. First, create a timeline chronicling the setbacks that affected Carrière's career. Then, describe Carrière's reaction to these setbacks and how explain how Carrière's reaction compares / contrasts to his idol, Wallace's reactions. 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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