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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Mortal Occupation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What German tireless collector is the reason why Frederick Sander became so influential in the orchid community?
(a) Tom Hart Dyke.
(b) Benedict Roezl.
(c) Albert Millican.
(d) William Micholitz.

2. In Orchid Fever, Susan writes that the international trade in orchids is more than how much per year?
(a) $700 million.
(b) $10 billion.
(c) $200 million.
(d) $2 billion.

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

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

5. When was Charles Darwin born?
(a) 1827.
(b) 1818.
(c) 1830.
(d) 1809.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event had John Laroche attended which got him into plants and horticulture?

2. Of what profession was Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward?

3. Susan Orlean has been a staff writer for what periodical since 1992?

4. When did Frederick Sander meet Benedict Roezl?

5. The Fakahatchee Strand is 25 miles south of where?

(see the answer key)

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