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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) William Micholitz.
(c) Benedict Roezl.
(d) Albert Millican.

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

3. What did John Laroche plan on doing with the orchids he stole in The Millionaire's Hothouse?
(a) Clone them.
(b) Sell them.
(c) Cultivate them.
(d) Press them.

4. How many acres make up the Fakahatchee Strand?
(a) 143,775.
(b) 63,000.
(c) 24,000.
(d) 36,450.

5. Where did John Laroche grow up?
(a) North Miami.
(b) East Tampa.
(c) Downtown Tampa.
(d) South Miami.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does CITES stand for?

2. When was Susan Orlean born?

3. Where was John Laroche born?

4. When was William Spencer Cavendish born?

5. The first orchid to bloom in England was not collected by a professional hunter, but brought back by whom?

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