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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Orchid Fever.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what university did Susan Orlean graduate?
(a) The University of Indiana.
(b) The University of Kentucky.
(c) The University of Illinois.
(d) The University of Michigan.

2. Hollywood, Florida is just south of what city?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Fort Lauderdale.
(c) Miami.
(d) Palm Bay.

3. When does the Ghost Orchid blossom?
(a) Between December and April.
(b) Between May and August.
(c) Between June and August.
(d) Between May and September.

4. Where did Susan attend an orchid show with Laroche in Cloning the Ghost?
(a) Key West.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Miami.
(d) Tampa.

5. When was Charles Darwin born?
(a) 1827.
(b) 1809.
(c) 1818.
(d) 1830.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did John Laroche grow up?

2. John Laroche was in a car accident which led to what defect?

3. What refers to a trait that is shared by two or more taxa and their most recent common ancestor, whose ancestor in turn does not possess the trait?

4. Where was John Laroche accused of stealing orchids from in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

5. Most Seminoles speak what language?

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