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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 Cowboys and Indians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edward Abbey lies like a snake on the edge of a dune to
(a) To rest from the power of the wind
(b) Feel the wind as a snake would
(c) Study the flowers like a snake
(d) To feel like a plant, himself

2. The unexpected guests in Edward's new home include
(a) Insects
(b) Bats
(c) Spiders
(d) Mice

3. Much of the fauna growing near Abbey's trailer is
(a) Weeds and reeds
(b) Pines and firs
(c) Cactus and briars
(d) Sage and juniper

4. Roy Scobie is known for being frugal with
(a) Wives
(b) Water
(c) Food
(d) Time

5. Edward describes the colors of dawn in terms of
(a) Rainbow of pastels
(b) Lavender, gold and rosey
(c) Gray, brown and tinny
(d) Primary colors of life's art

Short Answer Questions

1. The sounds of the mourning doves suggests to Edward

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

3. Abbey wonders if a man could get used to

4. Since the visit from the government workers, The Arches Park has

5. Viviano Jacquez' nationality is

(see the answer key)

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