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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The opposite condition to the collective flower frenzy in which a person's depression keeps them from enjoying flowers is ______.
(a) Flora-ennui.
(b) Flower-boredom.
(c) Fauna-ennui.
(d) Sensual-boredom.

2. ______, which contains a much higher amount of alcohol than hard cider, could be obtained through freezing.
(a) Rum.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Applejack.

3. According to the book, the word _____ is a corruption of the Turkish word for Turban.
(a) Rose.
(b) Tulip.
(c) Orchid.
(d) Peony.

4. Apples were the only avenue early settlers had for obtaining ______, which the Native Americans obtained from Maples.
(a) Sugar.
(b) Water.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Vitamin D.

5. The book states that the potato plant was stolen from the royal gardens of ______.
(a) Louis V.
(b) Louis IV.
(c) Louis XVI.
(d) Louis X.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When a buyer of tulips finished the sale, they were required to pay "wijnkoopsgeld" or ______ money.

3. Chapman planted 'Johnny weed' because he thought that it would prevent the contraction of ______.

4. The book states that before flowers there was no connection between the way things looked and ______.

5. The apple was first introduced to North America with the initial waves of the ______ immigration.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the presence of flowers tend to tell a person about the area in which they are walking or traveling?

2. Why does Johnny Appleseed not stay in Brilliant when the people ask him to do so?

3. Who is John Chapman and what is his importance in the course of the history of the apply?

4. What is the possible coincidence that Pollan points out between the flowers and their ability to arouse desire in bees?

5. Why did Pollan plant tulip bulbs when he was a child, according to his own reflections?

6. What are the colors and the shapes of flowers designed to do, according to some scientists?

7. What is the origin of the domesticated apple, although this is certainly a point which is up for contention?

8. Why did Jews and Christians have troubles admitting to the beauty of flowers within their celebrations?

9. What is the main reason why the apple is presented in a book about the idea of desire? How does the apple relate to desire?

10. Who are some of the groups which roamed the Ohio lands long before Johnny Appleseed was there?

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