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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 The Heat of Noon: Rock and Tree and Cloud.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Indian artifacts in the national forest are
(a) Causing litter and debris
(b) Protected by law
(c) Abundant
(d) Free for the picking

2. In July, the surrounding mountains are almost
(a) Invisible
(b) Covered with snow
(c) Bare of snow
(d) Completely free of snow

3. In the middle of the day on the desert, most of the birds
(a) Huddling in groups for shade
(b) Are taking advantage of slow moving insects
(c) Are busy looking for water
(d) Are muted and inactive

4. Abbey will be allowed to drive the government truck
(a) Twice a month to inspect the Arches
(b) Once a month out into the desert for exploration
(c) Once a week to the Yellow Cat Badlands
(d) Once a week to headquarters and Moab

5. Lloyd Pierson is
(a) A government accountant
(b) An archaeologist
(c) A park superintendent
(d) A state policeman

Short Answer Questions

1. Abbey wonders if a man could get used to

2. The prickly pear cactus and its blossom exemplifies the

3. When raising his American flag, Edward wishes

4. The desert flowers in the month of May have

5. Ten miles away past the highway, Abbey can see

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