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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the book, species tulips in Turkey typically come in ______ and less commonly in white or yellow.
(a) Blue.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Purple.

2. Chapman practiced the faith of ______ and was known to launch into sermons when visiting.
(a) Swedenborgism.
(b) Pessimism.
(c) Protestantism.
(d) Catholocism.

3. Chapman stated that he was promised "a true wife in heaven" and thus he never ______.
(a) Married.
(b) Spoke to women.
(c) Had relationships.
(d) Lived at home.

4. According to the book, the plants that form flowers and then encased seeds are known as ______.
(a) Echinoderms.
(b) Angiosperms.
(c) Conifers.
(d) Gymnosperms.

5. In an attempt to look like decaying meat, a ______ plant has red and white striated coloring and a rancid smell.
(a) Orchid.
(b) Pitcher.
(c) Fly trap.
(d) Catcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Apple trees are able to reproduce _______ which helps to facilitate their ability to be grafted to a root stock.

2. The process of trying to impersonate other plants or animals in order to attract or repel is called ______.

3. According to the book, there are ______ plants that have shaped human existence at least as much as human's have affected these plants.

4. Michael Pollen compares Chapman to the Greek mythological figures _______.

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

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