The Orchid Thief Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Susan Orlean
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Orchid Thief Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Susan Orlean
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Barbecued Doves.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What apes in the family Hylobatidae are often smuggled into Florida?
(a) Gorillas.
(b) Gibbons.
(c) Macaques.
(d) Chimpanzees.

2. The poisonous South American toad now can grow up to how long?
(a) 4 inches.
(b) 5 inches.
(c) 7 inches.
(d) 9 inches.

3. What time of smuggling did Lee Moore's wife regale when she met Susan?
(a) Post-WWI art phase.
(b) Pre-Benedectine art phase.
(c) Pre-Columbian art phase.
(d) Nazi memorabilia phase.

4. What refers to a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to subtropical and tropical South America?
(a) Blue Dawn flower.
(b) Flame of the Forest.
(c) Brazilian pepper tree.
(d) Amazon lily.

5. What refers an immersed aquatic plant which originated in South America but has spread to many parts of the world and is considered an invasive species in Australia, China, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States?
(a) Curly Pondweed.
(b) Pond Lily.
(c) Alligator Weed.
(d) Milfoil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lee Moore's profession, according to CITES and the US Government?

2. The poisonous South American toad now can grow up to how many pounds?

3. There are over how many known species of orchids?

4. What is the only way to reach the Fakahatchee Strand?

5. What did Laroche do with the stolen orchids which didn't die?

(see the answer key)

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