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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 Tukuhnikivats, the Island in the Desert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. We learn that Abbey was raised
(a) In the Texas hill country
(b) In the backwoods of the Allegheny Mountains
(c) In the foothillls of the Rocky Mountains
(d) In the mountains of New Mexico

2. Why did Abbey's friend from Cleveland think the desert would be a better place if it had water?
(a) Because it would be more beautiful
(b) Because it would be a better tourist attraction
(c) Because more people could live there
(d) Because it would be greener

3. "Apache Tears" are actually
(a) Crystals found in obscure caves
(b) Dripping springs from the mountains
(c) Arrowheads made from obsidian
(d) Hidden crystals in oval rocks

4. Delicate Arch has been eroded by
(a) Machinery working around the Arch
(b) Rain pounding the Arch
(c) Human feet climbing the Arch
(d) Animals inhabiting the Arch

5. The clarity of the desert is illustrated in the desert's flora and fauna
(a) The danger in the plant forms
(b) The lack of life
(c) The heat and rock
(d) The uncrowded openness

Short Answer Questions

1. Visiting Moab on Wednesdays, Edward Abbey deduces that the men in the beer joints have been

2. On the beach for the evening, the most rewarding thing seems to be

3. Scobie is only able to sleep

4. Mr. Bates complains to Edward about

5. The beautiful flower Larkspur can be

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