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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. Who took Susan for a hike along with two inmates from a work-release program of the Copeland Road Prison?
2. How many plants called Elaine were to be dumped at Kerry's Bromeliads?
3. Robert Fuchs is described as a tall, striking, handsome man who is both envied and disliked due to his what?
4. The poisonous South American toad now can grow up to how long?
5. What doctor separated Osceola's head from his body?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Robert Fuchs' family. When had they begun in the orchid business?
2. What are examples of things smuggled into Florida?
3. What did Laroche do with the stolen orchids? What is revealed of them in The Good Life?
4. What did Motes teach Susan about orchid breeding and monopolies?
5. What is the only way into the Fakahatchee Strand? How was the road built?
6. What did Tom Fennell say of Laroche's plan with the Ghost Orchid?
7. What about Laroche did Susan marvel about in Fortunes? What did Laroche go on to work with after plants?
8. What is the history of the origin of the Seminole Indians? When had they largely moved from Florida?
9. Where did Susan go to hear Martin Motes speak? Who did she meet there?
10. What was the result of many poachers taking plants from swamps in south Florida?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Define and identify the narrative point of view of the narrative. From whose perspective is "The Orchid Thief" written? In what tense?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the setting of Florida, the Fakahatchee Strand, and the trial of John Laroche. Where is the Fakahatchee Strand located in Florida?
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