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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Green Hell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What kind of orchid was John Laroche accused of attempting to steal in The Millionaire's Hothouse?
(a) Gremlin Orchid.
(b) Ghost Orchid.
(c) Vampire Orchid.
(d) Poltergeist Orchid.

3. What refers to a morphologically diverse and widespread family of monocots in the order Asparagales?
(a) Orchidaceae.
(b) Asteliaceae.
(c) Iridaceae.
(d) Boryaceae.

4. John Laroche is introduced as being an eccentric person who is tall, skinny and handsome despite what?
(a) Missing his front teeth.
(b) Missing his left arm.
(c) Missing eight fingers.
(d) Missing an ear.

5. When did Hurricane Andrew hit the U.S. coast?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1989.
(d) 1992.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pollination of the Ghost Orchid is done by what?

2. After Hurricane Andrew hit, Laroche had given up his nursery business forever, saying that he would die of what if he ever opened one up again?

3. What is the genus of the Ghost Orchid?

4. What does CITES stand for?

5. Most Seminoles speak what language?

(see the answer key)

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