The Orchid Thief Quiz | Eight 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 | Eight Week Quiz A

Susan Orlean
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two - Cloning the Ghost.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Laroche was in a car accident which led to what defect?
(a) A prosthetic leg.
(b) A fake nose.
(c) A glass eye.
(d) He lost his front teeth.

2. Most Seminoles speak what language?
(a) Chippewa.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Mikasuki.
(d) Ojibwe.

3. Where did Susan Orlean leave to go to Florida in The Millionaire's Hothouse?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Massachusets.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) New York.

4. What is a fungicide which was introduced in 1968 by DuPont and is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide that is selectively toxic to microorganisms and to invertebrates, especially earthworms?
(a) Benomyl.
(b) Diclomezine.
(c) Azaconazole.
(d) Orysastrobin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Ghost Orchid blossom?

2. When was John Laroche born?

3. Hollywood, Florida is just south of what city?

4. How did John Laroche find out about the job working for the Seminoles?

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

(see the answer key)

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