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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. Edward Abbey's solution to preventing rattlesnakes is
(a) To capture and domesticate a gopher snake
(b) To shoot them with his British Webley .45
(c) To feed them the mice in his trailer
(d) To scare them away with his walking stick

2. The group's reactions after the man is taken away involve
(a) Relief and humor
(b) Sad silence
(c) Raucous partying
(d) An introspective meditation

3. With Waterman, Abbey experiences his first attempt at
(a) Finding gravel water
(b) Rappelling
(c) Deep hiking
(d) Using a rope

4. Abbey's reaction to the man's manner of death is one of
(a) Revulsion at the sight
(b) Congratulatory envy
(c) Fear of going the same way
(d) Anger for his carelessness

5. Natural springs that seep through canyon walls are
(a) Absorbed by thirsty plant life before reaching the canyon floor
(b) Erosive and causes plant life to wash away
(c) Poisonous to drink
(d) Abundant and flowing

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Edward's new home is a simple

3. Abbey speculates that the mourning doves' call may be

4. Edward Abbey's garden is

5. Moon-Eye's temperament was due to

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