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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. We learn that Abbey has a real dislike for
(a) Rabbits
(b) Snakes
(c) Red ants
(d) Wind

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

3. Edward is overcome with a desire to
(a) Climb the mountain peaks in the distance
(b) Know and possess the scene around him
(c) Trap the mice and return them to the desert
(d) Eat breakfast and walk the desert

4. The irony of Roy Scobie's death was that
(a) He fell off of a horse like he expected
(b) He was carefree about life
(c) His death was harder than he had feared
(d) What he feared the most actually took place

5. Viviano is infected by the poison of
(a) Prejudice
(b) Black Widows
(c) Rattlesnakes
(d) Fear

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbey feel is lost with the looting of the forests' natural treasures?

2. The locals in Moab's bars do not become violent, perhaps because

3. Eating inside the trailer makes Abbey remember

4. What is Abbey saying about the area in the Graham and Husk story?

5. Abbey had no fear of drowning in the Havasupai Canyon floor's stream because

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two wild animals that Abbey has never seen in the Southwest?

2. Why does Abbey's watch seem absurd to him?

3. For what does the author seem to be searching by taking this job?

4. Explain Abbey's reasoning that joy may support survival.

5. Explain why Abbey prefers not to use a flashlight in the dark.

6. It is interesting that Abbey wants to "own" all of the grandeur he sees around him. What does this feeling actually mean in this context?

7. How seriously is Abbey taking this government job?

8. Why would the obsidian shards be named "Apache tears?"

9. Explain Abbey's description of the life cycle of the spadefoot toad.

10. Why was Turnbow Cabin built?

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