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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The fact that apple seeds do not produce a similar apple as the tree they came from is scientifically called ______.
(a) Lumozygosity.
(b) Homozygosity.
(c) Heterozygosity.
(d) Protozygosity.

2. Chapman planted 'Johnny weed' because he thought that it would prevent the contraction of ______.
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Polio.
(c) Hayfever.
(d) Malaria.

3. Johnny Appleseed was known for introducing the apple to the following states except _____.
(a) Indiana.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Michigan.

4. The apple was first introduced to North America with the initial waves of the ______ immigration.
(a) European.
(b) Canadian.
(c) Mexican.
(d) Middle Eastern.

5. Michael Pollen compares Chapman to the Greek mythological figures _______.
(a) Centaurs.
(b) Satyrs.
(c) Dryads.
(d) Nymphs.

Short Answer Questions

1. ______ orchard has become a kind of museum for several different apple species dedicated to maintaining the diversity.

2. In 1812, Chapman ran thirty miles to warn settlers of the approach of troops, a feat known as _______.

3. The apple does not breed simply from seed. Thus all trees that produce the same type of apples are _______ of the original tree.

4. _______ or 'white lightning' preceded hard cider as the alcohol containing drink of choice on the frontier.

5. The early colonists to America in addition to bringing grafts also brought apple seeds to plant called ______.

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