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Chapter 1 The First Morning

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

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

3. The natural wonder that Edward is able to see in his new location is
(a) Colorado Mesa
(b) The Arches National Monument
(c) Grand Canyon
(d) Painted Desert

4. Water has not created the arches, but they are instead carved by
(a) Snow
(b) Sand
(c) Ice
(d) Wind

5. The physical comforts in his trailer include
(a) Garbage disposal
(b) Cable TV
(c) Running water
(d) Gas fireplace

6. Edward wants to stop attributing human qualities to nature, which is called
(a) Personification
(b) Metamophization
(c) Characterization
(d) Anthropomorphism

7. The unexpected guests in Edward's new home include
(a) Spiders
(b) Bats
(c) Insects
(d) Mice

8. Edward is overcome with a desire to
(a) Know and possess the scene around him
(b) Climb the mountain peaks in the distance
(c) Trap the mice and return them to the desert
(d) Eat breakfast and walk the desert

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