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

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

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

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

4. Where was John Laroche born?
(a) Florida.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Georgia.

5. Where was John Laroche accused of stealing orchids from in The Millionaire's Hothouse?
(a) Trilahasee Marsh.
(b) Fakahatchee Strand.
(c) Stevenson Bog.
(d) Bauxahatchee Preserve.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scent of the blooming Ghost Orchid is fruity, resembling what?

2. Where did the park ranger which Susan met in A Green Hell take her?

3. Who was killed in the car accident John Laroche experienced?

4. When did Susan Orlean leave to go to Florida in The Millionaire's Hothouse?

5. What is the name of the family in which snapping turtles belong?

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