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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part Three: Chapter 5, what percent of pollen produced in the world goes nowhere and fertilizes nothing?
(a) 41.
(b) 99.9.
(c) 80.
(d) 63.

2. In Part Two: Chapter 5, how many pounds of maple leaves contain enough sucrose to make three pecan pies?
(a) 45.
(b) 35.
(c) 40.
(d) 25.

3. In Part Three: Chapter 6, what was Clint's field of study?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Agronomy.
(d) Physics.

4. In Part Two: Chapter 7, what type of vehicle did Jahren purchase when a "check engine" (131) light came on in the first car she ever owned?
(a) Jeep.
(b) Subaru.
(c) Ford.
(d) Chevy.

5. In Part Two: Chapter 7, how long did Bill's van have to cool down in order to start it?
(a) 90 minutes.
(b) At least 3 hours.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) About 2 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Two: Chapter 7, where did Bill hide his hair when he cut it off?

2. In Part One: Chapter 11, how long will a willow grow?

3. In Part One: Chapter 9, what tree does Jahren describe that was found in Honolulu at Manoa Road and Oahu Avenue?

4. In Part Three: Chapter 5, how much pollen is necessary to fertilize an ovum and develop into a seed?

5. In Part Three: Chapter 8, how much did Jahren's baby weigh when he was born?

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