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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Edward's new home is a simple

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

3. Indian artifacts in the national forest are

4. Abbey's complaint about a flashlight is that

5. The reason for the growth of Indian population in the southwest is due to

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an example of the primitive attitudes of Native Americans, as expressed by Abbey?

2. How does Abbey get rid of the rattlesnakes?

3. Abbey seems to jump back and forth in time in his book. Where in this chapter does that first become obvious?

4. What does Abbey mean by "pox vobiscum," and "swinish politics?"

5. How seriously is Abbey taking this government job?

6. What is Roy Scobie's problem?

7. What is Viviano Jacquez's problem?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Abbey's general attitude is toward his fellow human beings? His cynicism is obvious, however, are we able to see a softer side of Abbey when it comes to people? If so, explain and describe it. What emotions is Abbey capable of feeling in this environment?

Essay Topic 2

In the chapter entitled The Heat of Noon, Abbey makes a list of the preparations that would be necessary in order to impose a dictatorship on a country. Do a close reading of his list and in an essay, write a response to each of his entries. Was he exaggerating? Is he a radical? Are any of these conditions currently in place? Note where you agree or disagree with his opinions, and why. Where would Abbey fall in today's society politically?

Essay Topic 3

Write a researched essay on the current state of the Arches. Has it been mined, drilled, dammed and cemented over, as Abbey dreaded and anticipated? Research, describe and evaluate the changes, and determine whether you feel they have improved the park. Explain your position.

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