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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 Cowboys and Indians Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides money, a reason for developing the parks is
(a) To explore the minerals and ores in the ground
(b) To accommodate a burgeoning population
(c) To allow closer inspection of nature
(d) The cities are growing rapidly

2. Scobie is only able to sleep
(a) On desert sand
(b) On rock
(c) In a cot
(d) On quicksand

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

4. When he sees a rattlesnake, Abbey reminds himself
(a) Humans are more important than wildlife
(b) It is his job to protect life within the park boundaries
(c) Snakes are vermin and could kill him
(d) He would rather kill a snake than a human

5. Who comes out ahead in Abbey's story about Husk and Graham?
(a) Mr. Husk
(b) Billy-Joe
(c) Mr. Graham
(d) Mrs. Husk

Short Answer Questions

1. April mornings in the desert are

2. Abbey is adamant about the Navajos' inability to adapt to

3. Abbey describes the scene he observes as

4. The government survey crew came with plans to

5. Water has not created the arches, but they are instead carved by

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