The Orchid Thief Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Susan Orlean
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Orchid Thief Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Susan Orlean
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Osceola's Head.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many species are in the Epidendrum genus of orchids?
(a) 357.
(b) 1100.
(c) 355.
(d) 1875.

2. How many species are in the Dendrobium genus of orchids?
(a) 657.
(b) 245.
(c) 825.
(d) 1200.

3. The Florida Seminoles are descendants of the Yuchi, Creek and what tribe?
(a) Cherokee.
(b) Sioux.
(c) Cheyenne.
(d) Algonquian.

4. What woman famous in the orchid community for her touch with Ghost Orchids suffered a plant crime when someone mysteriously destroys the pods of some of her orchids?
(a) Diane Williams.
(b) Savilla Quick.
(c) Susan Zarros.
(d) Wendy Jones.

5. Where did Susan first read about John Laroche?
(a) A letter from a friend.
(b) A police report.
(c) A news article.
(d) A short story.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was John Laroche born?

2. What does CITES stand for?

3. Kerry's Bromeliads houses how many bromeliads?

4. 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?

5. Laroche's exile from the Fakahatchee Strand was extended how long by the court?

(see the answer key)

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