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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 Down the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Abbey's concerns about preserving wilderness in this chapter are connected with
(a) His concern about personal liberties
(b) His lack of patriotism
(c) His attitude toward vegetarianism
(d) His fear of civilization

2. Edward is able to hear, but not see
(a) Distant hawks
(b) Canyon wrens and mourning doves
(c) Mice and rats
(d) Highway traffic

3. The heat of the desert makes objects appear
(a) As if they are blurred and on fire
(b) As if they are covered in water
(c) As if they are moving
(d) As if they are invisible

4. Edward Abbey is employed by the
(a) Moab County Parks Service
(b) US Forest Service
(c) National Parks Service
(d) Utah State Parks

5. Geodes are prevalent in these areas. They are
(a) Egg-shaped rock containing quartz crystals
(b) A form of zircon
(c) Crumbling mounds of sand and dust
(d) Sharp-edged rock for arrow heads

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tool can detect the presence of uranium?

2. After Moon-Eye rushed Abbey and ran fifty feet away, Abbey waited on him for

3. In July, the surrounding mountains are almost

4. Edward's new home is a simple

5. Abbey enjoys the playful antics of the

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