The Orchid Thief Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Susan Orlean
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Orchid Thief Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Susan Orlean
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Orchid Fever.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Laroche is introduced as being an eccentric person who is tall, skinny and handsome despite what?
(a) Missing his front teeth.
(b) Missing an ear.
(c) Missing eight fingers.
(d) Missing his left arm.

2. Orchids are considered the most _____ flowering plants on earth.
(a) Rare.
(b) Primitive.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Evolved.

3. Who was put into a coma from the car accident John Laroche had?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His wife.
(d) His neighbor.

4. Where did the park ranger which Susan met in A Green Hell take her?
(a) Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.
(b) Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.
(c) Amelia Island State Park.
(d) Falling Waters State Park.

5. Most Seminoles speak what language?
(a) Cherokee.
(b) Mikasuki.
(c) Ojibwe.
(d) Chippewa.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Laroche was in a car accident which led to what defect?

2. Where did Susan witness John Laroche's trial in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

3. What snake is also known as the water moccasin, swamp moccasin or black moccasin?

4. What refers to an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state, and is legally prohibited?

5. The scent of the blooming Ghost Orchid is fruity, resembling what?

(see the answer key)

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