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 plants called Elaine were to be dumped at Kerry's Bromeliads?
(a) 15,000.
(b) 150,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 10,000.

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

3. Robert Fuchs is from a family that has been growing orchids for how many generations?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

5. What periodical had run an article about the Orchid Jungle, leading to its becoming a tourist attraction?
(a) The Tampa Tribune.
(b) The Florida Times-Union.
(c) The Miami Herald.
(d) The Florida Voice Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Denise to Motes Orchids in Anyone Can Grow Orchids?

2. What was the name of Robert Fuchs' great-grandfather?

3. Alligators have remained largely unchanged for how many years?

4. When was Osceola born?

5. When was the Cattleya Orchid named?

(see the answer key)

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