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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The consensus in Holland was that the tulip ______ was the most beautiful flower in the world and a masterpiece.
(a) Semper Augustus.
(b) Queen of Night.
(c) Black Dahlia.
(d) Queen of Darkness.

4. Tukano Indians in the Amazon noticed Jaguars eating a vine, which was atypical for them and helped the Indians discover ______.
(a) Mistletoe.
(b) Yaje.
(c) Cannabis.
(d) Datura.

5. ______ is a sign of health in creatures since mutations and disease can easily disrupt it.
(a) Symmetry.
(b) Color.
(c) Asymmetry.
(d) Size.

Short Answer Questions

1. The "broken tulip" was eventually found to be caused by ______ which was discovered with the invention of the electron microscope.

2. The book suggests that _____ determined the evolution of the flower by valuing 'broken' strains that were sick.

3. Chinese poets likened the blossoms of the peony to a ______.

4. _______ is the tulip grower's term for the phenomenon that causes certain flowers in a field to revert to the form and color of their parent.

5. A _______ is one that is used for getting cuttings. Like the apples, the result of the impact of this may be detrimental to the species.

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