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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Serpents of Paradise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A badge gives Edward Abbey the authority to
(a) Arrest trespassers who hike out of bounds
(b) Arrest malefactors and evildoers
(c) Carry a weapon
(d) Imprison animals he thinks may be dangerous

2. The gopher snakes watch over Abbey like
(a) Enemies waiting to strike
(b) Predators watching their prey
(c) Totemic deities
(d) Voyeurs, watching his activities

3. Abbey describes the views from his trailer as
(a) Somewhat frightening
(b) Open and perfect
(c) Cold and stark
(d) Cozy and protected

4. Abbey speculates that the mourning doves' call may be
(a) A wish to make contact with the wolves
(b) A mournful call to some other dimension
(c) A brooding meditation on space and solitude
(d) A warning that there is a human nearby

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Edward describes the colors of dawn in terms of

2. Abbey sees as a nuisance the presence in the desert of

3. Abbey's complaint about a flashlight is that

4. The physical comforts in his trailer include

5. Abbey will be allowed to drive the government truck

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