The Orchid Thief Quiz | Two 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 | Two Week Quiz A

Susan Orlean
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Anyone Can Grow Orchids.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was William Spencer Cavendish born?
(a) London, England.
(b) Paris, France.
(c) Moscow, Russia.
(d) Warsaw, Poland.

2. John Laroche claimed of his family that the Laroches were a family of what?
(a) Wealth and stature.
(b) Fun and joy.
(c) Ailments and pain.
(d) Agruments and opinions.

3. Laroche told Susan that he understood her love of orchids because they bring about a sort of what in people?
(a) Longing.
(b) Hope.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Love sickness.

4. The scent of the blooming Ghost Orchid is fruity, resembling what?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Apples.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Strawberries.

5. What periodical had run an article about the Orchid Jungle, leading to its becoming a tourist attraction?
(a) The Florida Voice Times.
(b) The Miami Herald.
(c) The Florida Times-Union.
(d) The Tampa Tribune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a venomous pit viper species found in the southeastern United States which is the heaviest (though not longest) venomous snake in the Americas and the largest rattlesnake?

2. How many greenhouses in the Orchid Jungle were destroyed by Hurricane Andrew?

3. At what strength did Hurricane Andrew hit south Florida?

4. Where was Benedict Roezl from?

5. Where is Denise from in Anyone Can Grow Orchids?

(see the answer key)

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