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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. Abbey's exploration of the Maze with Bob Waterman is
2. All creatures in the desert at this time of year
3. Abbey's concerns about preserving wilderness in this chapter are connected with
4. On his trip to capture Moon-Eye, Abbey ate his lunch in the shade of
5. Moon-Eye's temperament was due to
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Abbey persist in pursuing Moon-Eye when the heat and conditions have become quite uncomfortable for him?
2. Do you think Edward Abbey is a fanatic? Is his fear of a future dictatorial regime unfounded?
3. Abbey gives us two facts in the early part of this chapter that make it clear that this trip was taken in a decade long-past. What is it?
4. The poet to whom Abbey refers in this chapter when he says, "It was all foreseen a half century ago," is Robinson Jeffers, and his poem is entitled "Broken Balance." Why does Abbey not provide the reader with that information, when he has so adamantly laid out his reasoning and feelings for us in the previous paragraphs?
5. Why do the men make jokes about the dead man?
6. Abbey does not speak highly of the man-made lakes on the Colorado. Why?
7. Why do you think Abbey wants to own Moon-Eye?
8. Why does Abbey prefer the desert to other environments?
9. How does Abbey feel about leaving the desert and returning to the city?
10. If Abbey is somewhat indifferent to the death of a fellow human being, why would that be true?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are hundreds of geographical features mentioned in Desert Solitaire. Make a table and list of all of the geographical features, look up their meanings and descriptions, and add images, if possible. Provide copies of your material to the class for reference as they read Desert Solitaire.
Essay Topic 2
The story of Moon-Eye reveals Abbey's compassion for animals. Write a researched essay about animal abuse in our country, and include detailed information on such groups as PETA and the SPCA, who try to protect animals from humans who neglect or abuse them. In your essay, explain your position regarding the ethical treatment of animals.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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