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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert Fuchs' great-grandfather moved his family from where to Florida?

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

3. What refers to a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to subtropical and tropical South America?

4. What doctor separated Osceola's head from his body?

5. What periodical had run an article about the Orchid Jungle, leading to its becoming a tourist attraction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who had traveled to Washington D. C. on horseback to repeal a law amongst the Seminoles?

2. What did the Gulf American Company sell?

3. What are examples of things smuggled into Florida?

4. What plant smuggler did Susan meet in Barbecued Doves? What did his wife talk about?

5. Describe plant poaching in south Florida. What examples does Susan provide in Plant Crimes?

6. What is the history of the origin of the Seminole Indians? When had they largely moved from Florida?

7. What about Laroche did Susan marvel about in Fortunes? What did Laroche go on to work with after plants?

8. How successful had the plant smuggler from Barbecued Doves been in his high time?

9. What decision did the judge reach in Laroche's case?

10. What nursery had the Fennells owned? Why had they closed it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe John Laroche's car accident and the impact of Hurricane Andrew on Florida. When did Andrew hit?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role that the Ghost Orchid plays in the plot of Orlean's narrative. How does the elusive Ghost Orchid drive the author and narrator in her quest?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the history of Indian Reservations in the United States. How many tribes signed with the U.S. for land and assets? Did the Seminole?

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