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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. We can assume that Abbey decides to set off to the mountains
(a) Because he is sick of the trailer and ramada
(b) To escape the government officials' visit
(c) For a break from the August heat
(d) He needs to test out his pickup on the bumpy road

2. Abbey's reference to the beavers building another dam is really about
(a) The beavers that were imported into the park
(b) The federal government's new reservoir
(c) The tourists who have jammed up the river
(d) The busy park rangers

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

4. Wood is petrified by
(a) Quicksand
(b) Salt springs erosion
(c) Pressure from cold springs
(d) Hot silica-bearing waters

5. Visiting Moab on Wednesdays, Edward Abbey deduces that the men in the beer joints have been
(a) In town for most of the day
(b) Active and working alone all day
(c) Are poor miners
(d) Working as park rangers all day

Short Answer Questions

1. All creatures in the desert at this time of year

2. Abbey is paid a visit by

3. Edward describes the colors of dawn in terms of

4. Abbey calls the rampant development of national parks

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

(see the answer key)

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