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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. Where was Osceola born?

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

3. What did Laroche move on to after leaving the plant world behind?

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

5. Who owned the Gulf American Corporation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the result of many poachers taking plants from swamps in south Florida?

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

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

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

6. What is the only way into the Fakahatchee Strand? How was the road built?

7. What does CITES stand for? What conflict do people have about CITES' regulations?

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

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

10. What did Susan envy about the orchid growers and collectors in Fortunes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the orchid family. What makes orchids special and different from other plants and collectible flowers?

Essay Topic 2

How does the theme of obsession apply to "The Orchid Thief"? What symbols and metaphors support this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the figure of John Laroche. When was Laroche's trial in Florida? How old is Laroche?

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