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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The process of trying to impersonate other plants or animals in order to attract or repel is called ______.
(a) Chemical signaling.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Mimicry.
(d) Tropism.

2. Petals curving inward to hide its sexual organs, the tulip is ______ among flowers, and somewhat aloof.
(a) Extravagant.
(b) An extrovert.
(c) A show-off.
(d) An introvert.

3. The book suggests that Herbert's view of tulipmania is a parable of utopianism, specifically _______.
(a) Communism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Aparteid.

4. Johnny Appleseed was known to use a _________ in order to transport his seeds across the water.
(a) Two-hulled canoe.
(b) Mule.
(c) Single-hulled canoe.
(d) Row boat.

5. The Native Americans that knew Chapman considered him to be a brilliant woodsman and ______.
(a) Medicine man.
(b) Guide.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Probably as a defense to discourage animals from biting into them, apple seeds contain a small amount of _______.

2. According to the book, drugs that alter the user's perception of time and space are taboo because they disrupt the _______.

3. The number of leaves that are only a tulip are typically _______. With the "turban" top, this gives them the suggesting of a human body.

4. According to the book, the tulip is said to have the consciousness of _______, evoking clarity and order.

5. According to the book, species tulips in Turkey typically come in ______ and less commonly in white or yellow.

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