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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 desert winds of May have
(a) Dried the river to a stream
(b) Burned the green things to saffron and auburn
(c) Brought huge thunderclouds
(d) Cleaned out the flowers and debris

2. Viviano does not understand
(a) Cattle ranching
(b) American clock time
(c) Dumb Baskos
(d) Business

3. 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 more people could live there
(d) Because it would be a better tourist attraction

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

5. In late summer the quietness, or somnolence of the desert leaves Abbey feeling
(a) A certain madness
(b) Hungry for the ocean
(c) Haunted by voices
(d) Tired of the heat

Short Answer Questions

1. To spend time outside the trailer, Abbey builds

2. Abbey calls the rampant development of national parks

3. Roy Scobie is known for being frugal with

4. The physical comforts in his trailer include

5. Just before he heard a jeep approaching, Abbey saw a

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