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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. One of the most notorious plant crimes in Florida happened in what year, according to the author in Plant Crimes?

2. What is Lee Moore's profession, according to CITES and the US Government?

3. What was the name of Gary Zill's nursery?

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

5. How much did the circuit judge fine Laroche in his case?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who did Martin Motes take Susan to meet in Fortunes? What was Susan's impression?

3. What did Tom Fennell say of Laroche's plan with the Ghost Orchid?

4. What giant nursery did Tom Fennell take Susan to? What did they see there?

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

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

7. Discuss the beginning history of the Fakahatchee Strand described in The Good Life.

8. Describe Robert Fuchs' family. When had they begun in the orchid business?

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

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

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

How was the orchid trade during Victorian times is different than it is today? What dangers existed during that period? Are there dangers in hunting today?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the world of contemporary plant and orchid collecting. How many orchid collectors are there today? Has this changed considerably?

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