From Crime to Apples, Uncovering Lost Varieties

The speaker, a former FBI investigator, transitioned to searching for lost apple varieties after retirement. Apples were crucial to early settlers in Washington, and many old orchards still exist. The speaker uses investigative skills to locate these varieties, employing records and physical evidence. They have found three lost varieties so far and emphasize the importance of preserving these apples to prevent them from being lost forever.

What was the narrator's profession before they started investigating lost apple varieties?

• A farmer

• A law enforcement officer

• A historian

• A bank manager

Why were apples significant to early settlers in Washington?

• They were used for medicinal purposes.

• They were a symbol of wealth.

• They were a staple food and important for survival.

• They were a primary export product.

What tools does the narrator use to locate lost apple varieties?

• Interviews with local farmers

• DNA testing and laboratory analysis

• Historical records and physical evidence

• Drones and satellite imagery

How does the narrator ensure the identification of apple varieties?

• By comparing them to modern apple varieties

• By consulting with apple identification experts

• By tasting the apples themselves

• By using a mobile app

What is the narrator's main reason for searching for lost apple varieties?

• To write a book about them

• To create a new apple orchard

• To prevent them from being lost forever

• To sell them at a premium price