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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did the circuit judge fine Laroche in his case?
(a) $250.
(b) $5,500.
(c) $500.
(d) $1,000.

2. When did the legendary first Sapa Inca, Manco Capac, found the Kingdom of Cuzco?
(a) 1250.
(b) 1324.
(c) 1290.
(d) 1200.

3. When did Robert Fuchs begin growing orchids professionally?
(a) 1978.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1975.

4. Who owned the Gulf American Corporation?
(a) Julian Rosen.
(b) Rose and Julius Rosen.
(c) Rose Julian.
(d) Julius and Leonard Rosen.

5. The poisonous South American toad now can grow up to how long?
(a) 4 inches.
(b) 9 inches.
(c) 5 inches.
(d) 7 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What genus of plants were brought to south Florida as an ornamental landscape plant from Australia?

2. When did the government begin three Seminole "subjugation and removal efforts"?

3. The owners of the Orchid Jungle won how much money in the Florida state lottery?

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

5. What nursery does Robert Fuchs own?

Short Essay Questions

1. How successful had the plant smuggler from Barbecued Doves been in his high time?

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

3. What did Motes teach Susan about orchid breeding and monopolies?

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

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

6. What are examples of things smuggled into Florida?

7. What did the Gulf American Company sell?

8. What orchid show did Susan attend in Fortunes? Who did she see there?

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

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

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