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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 Terra Incognita: Into the Maze.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Abbey's friend from Cleveland think the desert would be a better place if it had water?
(a) Because it would be a better tourist attraction
(b) Because it would be more beautiful
(c) Because it would be greener
(d) Because more people could live there

5. "Apache Tears" are actually
(a) Hidden crystals in oval rocks
(b) Dripping springs from the mountains
(c) Arrowheads made from obsidian
(d) Crystals found in obscure caves

Short Answer Questions

1. The cabin Abbey slept in appears to be

2. We can assume that Abbey decides to set off to the mountains

3. The government's attempt to transform Navajos to middle class Americans is called

4. The clarity of the desert is illustrated in the desert's flora and fauna

5. The government survey crew came with plans to

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