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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. The meaning of Abbey's words, "claritas, integritas, veritas" can be found in this quote:
(a) ...the desert reveals itself nakedly and cruelly, with no meaning but its own existnece
(b) To meet God or Medusa face to face, even if it means risking everything human in myself
(c) I am here...to confront, immediately and directly if it's possible, the bare bones of existence
(d) Paradox and bedrock.

2. The government survey crew came with plans to
(a) Construct additional campsites
(b) Rebuild the ranger station
(c) Lay out a new road into the Arches
(d) Build a new winter resort

3. Quicksand is simply
(a) A mixture of soft sand and water
(b) Cold, chunky viscous sand
(c) Pasty lava-type sand
(d) Hot fine grained sand

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

5. When Abbey finally confronts Moon-Eye, he is
(a) Gentle and kind to the horse
(b) In a hurry to get him in a rope
(c) Overly friendly and suspicious
(d) Angry and frustrated

Short Answer Questions

1. The desert winds of May have

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

3. Abbey often mentions tamarisks. A tamarisk is a

4. Abbey is polemic about

5. Abbey describes the voice of the desert

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