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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Osceola's Head.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who discovered the last species of Cattleya that would be discovered?
(a) John Lindley.
(b) Robert Fuchs.
(c) Lee Moore.
(d) Frank Smith.

2. Whose family had owned the Orchid Jungle before winning the lottery?
(a) Francis Harrold's.
(b) Robert Callahan's.
(c) John McMurphy's.
(d) Tom Fennell's.

3. What refers to a species of grass in the genus Imperata which is placed in the subfamily Panicoideae, supertribe Andropogonodae, tribe Andropogoneae?
(a) Ryegrass.
(b) Fescue.
(c) Kentucky bluegrass.
(d) Asian cogon grass.

4. How many acres make up the Fakahatchee Strand?
(a) 36,450.
(b) 24,000.
(c) 63,000.
(d) 143,775.

5. What is Lee Moore's profession, according to CITES and the US Government?
(a) Plant smuggler.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Tour guide.
(d) Drug smuggler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a trait that is shared by two or more taxa and their most recent common ancestor, whose ancestor in turn does not possess the trait?

2. Where did Laroche invite Susan to an orchid show in Gorgeous?

3. Laroche told Susan that he understood her love of orchids because they bring about a sort of what in people?

4. How many genera are there in the orchid family?

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

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