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Shaler began to try to sort them out like a jigsaw puzzle-a head here, a tail there, and now a piece of rib.

There was one more test to pass, but at first Shaler did not know it was a test.

Agassiz was satisfied with Shaler's background knowledge, but this alone was not enough to admit him to the school.

Shaler also attended Agassiz's lectures, and though he found them fascinating, they were a less important part of his work.

To do this Shaler must be questioned by seven teachers, including the president of Harvard.

Now, too, Shaler was allowed to read books and discuss his work with the other students.

At the end of the time, Shaler was told that he had graduated with highest honors.

He was pleased to learn that Shaler had read carefully the article on turtles, plus other books to which the article had referred.

Sorting all those little bones was the hardest task Shaler had ever tackled, but finally the job was finished.

In Agassiz's day the sport was fencing, so he challenged Shaler to a bout.

On the day of the questioning, Shaler was seated on a platform.

The teacher paid no attention to him. Shaler looked some more time. Finally he decided it was time for lunch.