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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a plant that grows upon another plant non-parasitically or sometimes upon some other object, derives its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain and sometimes from debris accumulating around it, and is found in the temperate zone?
(a) Epiphyte.
(b) Chamaephyte.
(c) Cryptophyte.
(d) Phanerophyte.

2. When was Du Pont founded?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1802.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1905.

3. When did Susan Orlean leave to go to Florida in The Millionaire's Hothouse?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

4. At what strength did Hurricane Andrew hit south Florida?
(a) Category 5.
(b) Category 4.
(c) Category 3.
(d) Category 1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose family had owned the Orchid Jungle before winning the lottery?

2. Where did Susan Orlean leave to go to Florida in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

3. Who named the Cattleya Orchid?

4. Susan Orlean has been a staff writer for what periodical since 1992?

5. According to Laroche, there is a lot of what to be made in the plant world?

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