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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Serpents of Paradise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. April mornings in the desert are
(a) Cold, windy and dusty
(b) Stormy
(c) Very windy
(d) Bright, clear and calm

2. Edward Abbey is employed by the
(a) Utah State Parks
(b) US Forest Service
(c) Moab County Parks Service
(d) National Parks Service

3. Abbey will be responsible for providing the campsites with
(a) Toilet paper
(b) Fireplaces
(c) Firewood
(d) Garbage receptacles

4. Edward's new home is a simple
(a) Trailer
(b) Tent
(c) Mobile Home
(d) Camper

5. Abbey describes the voice of the desert
(a) Rising to a demented howl
(b) Moaning and crying
(c) Screaming through the cracks
(d) Whirling and shrieking

Short Answer Questions

1. Water has not created the arches, but they are instead carved by

2. Edward wants to stop attributing human qualities to nature, which is called

3. The natural wonder that Edward is able to see in his new location is

4. Edward Abbey is living in isolation,

5. Abbey sees as a nuisance the presence in the desert of

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