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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 The Dead Man at Grandview Point.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edward Abbey's description of a thunderstorm in the desert is
(a) A Zen experience
(b) Dramatic and violent
(c) Peaceful and calming
(d) A humorous event

2. Just before he heard a jeep approaching, Abbey saw a
(a) A mouse
(b) A cougar
(c) Group of deer
(d) A grisly bear

3. Abbey had no fear of drowning in the Havasupai Canyon floor's stream because
(a) It was salty and made him bouyant
(b) It was only a mirage
(c) He intended to drink it all
(d) It was only ankle deep

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

5. The man who has initiated the search is the deceased man's
(a) Cousin
(b) Nephew
(c) Brother
(d) Father

Short Answer Questions

1. When Abbey gets a call to help with a search, he assumes

2. Abbey's reaction to the man's manner of death is one of

3. Onion Spring, northeast of Moab, is

4. The government survey crew came with plans to

5. Vernon Pick managed to sufficiently purify his water by

(see the answer key)

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