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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Fakahatchee Strand is 25 miles south of where?
(a) Orlando, Florida.
(b) Naples, Florida.
(c) Gainesville, Florida.
(d) Jacksonville, Florida.

2. To what order does the Ghost Orchid belong?
(a) Pandanales.
(b) Alismatales.
(c) Asparagales.
(d) Petrosaviales.

3. What word refers to the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image or desire?
(a) Obsession.
(b) Impulsive.
(c) Erratic.
(d) Fondness.

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) Orysastrobin.
(c) Diclomezine.
(d) Azaconazole.

5. What park ranger did Susan meet in A Green Hell?
(a) Mike.
(b) Tony.
(c) Mark.
(d) Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scent of the blooming Ghost Orchid is fruity, resembling 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. Where did Susan witness John Laroche's trial in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

4. What is the binomial name of the Ghost Orchid?

5. What snake is also known as the water moccasin, swamp moccasin or black moccasin?

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