U-M Matthaei-Nichols Bonsai In Bloom (Satsuki Azalea)

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What does Satsuki mean?

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  • A.
    The fifth month of the Asian lunar calendar 
  • B.
    The third month of the Asian lunar calendar 
  • C.
    The eighth month of the Asian lunar calendar
  • D.
    The first month of the Asian lunar calendar
• 2.
  When were the first bonsai donated to Matthaei Botanical Gardens?

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  • A.
    1945
  • B.
    1977
  • C.
    2000
  • D.
    1985
• 3.
  Look closely at the bottom portion of this tree. What style is this bonsai?

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  • A.
    Clump (Kabudachi)
  • B.
    Semi-cascade (Han Kengai)
  • C.
    Raft (Ikadabuki)
  • D.
    Cascade (Kengai)
• 4.
  Bonsai come in many styles. Which one below is presented in the exposed root style (Neagari)? 

  • A.
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    A
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    B
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    C
• 5.
  Look closely at the root structure and what it's growing on. What style is this bonsai?

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  • A.
    Clump (Kabudachi)
  • B.
    Root over rock (Seki-joju)
  • C.
    Raft (Ikadabuki)
  • D.
    Cascade (Kengai)
• 6.
  True or False: Satsuki azaleas can have multiple flower colors on one tree.

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False 
• 7.
  True or False: A team of volunteers and collections staff help keep the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Bonsai in great shape. 

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  • A.
    True 
  • B.
    False 
• 8.
  You now know that bonsai come in many styles. Which one below is presented in the semi-cascade (Han Kengai) style?

  • A.
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    A
  • B.
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    B
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    C
• 9.
  Literati (Bunjingi) style: In nature this style of tree is found where trees must grow taller then all others around it to survive. Literati bonsai are slender through the trunk with no lower branches, as though reaching for the sun. Which tree below presents this style?

  • A.
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    A
  • B.
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    B
  • C.
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    C
• 10.
  Bonsai is truly an art. What forest creature do you see perhaps portrayed in this tree?

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  • A.
    A deer with the tree canopy represented as antlers
  • B.
    A dog laying down
  • C.
    A duck with a large bill
  • D.
    A rabbit with branching ears 
• 11.
  Which of the below represent the clump style (Kabudachi)?

  • A.
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    A
  • B.
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    B
  • C.
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    C
• 12.
   Informal Upright (Moyogi): The main trunk of this tree shows movement, with the trunk growing upright but curving, as a tree in nature might if competing with other trees for light. Which below best represents this style?

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    A
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    B
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    C

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Bonsai Newbie!

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  You weren't able to figure out most of the answers, but that's okay! There are plenty of resources out there to help you learn more about bonsai. Starting with us: https://mbgna.umich.edu/matthaei-botanical-gardens...
• 2.
  You know your stuff!

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  You may not have gotten all the answers right, but you clearly know your stuff. Keep up the good work and learn more with us: https://mbgna.umich.edu/matthaei-botanical-gardens...
• 3.
  Bonsai Brainiac! 

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  Wow! You really know about bonsai in bloom! Spread the word about our collection: https://mbgna.umich.edu/matthaei-botanical-gardens...