The Orchid Thief Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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 | Four Week Quiz B

Susan Orlean
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Osceola's Head.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many species are in the Dendrobium genus of orchids?
(a) 657.
(b) 245.
(c) 1200.
(d) 825.

3. What publication about orchids did Frederick Sander publish?
(a) Orchidarenisus.
(b) Classifications of Orchids.
(c) The Orchid Diaries.
(d) Reichenbachia.

4. What refers to an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state, and is legally prohibited?
(a) Crime.
(b) Accident.
(c) Negligence.
(d) Judgement.

5. What was the name of Robert Fuchs' great-grandfather?
(a) Michael.
(b) Robert.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doctor separated Osceola's head from his body?

2. What is the name of the family in which snapping turtles belong?

3. What did John Laroche plan on doing with the orchids he stole in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

4. What is the name of Charles Darwin's work of scientific literature which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology?

5. What kind of orchid was John Laroche accused of attempting to steal in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

(see the answer key)

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