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. 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?
(a) Diamondback Rattlesnake.
(b) Sidewinder.
(c) Rock Rattlesnake.
(d) Pacific Rattlesnake.

2. One of the most notorious plant crimes in Florida happened in what year, according to the author in Plant Crimes?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1992.

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

4. When did the government begin three Seminole "subjugation and removal efforts"?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1839.
(c) 1821.
(d) 1798.

5. Kerry's Bromeliads houses how many bromeliads?
(a) 450,000.
(b) 850,000.
(c) 1.4 million.
(d) 2.2 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Laroche claimed of his family that the Laroches were a family of what?

2. What time of smuggling did Lee Moore's wife regale when she met Susan?

3. What is the name of Lee Moore's wife?

4. How many square feet of greenhouse makes up Kerry's Bromeliads?

5. When was Du Pont founded?

(see the answer key)

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