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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jasper Canyon closed to everyone?
(a) It has had too many flash floods and consequent deaths.
(b) They are counting the number of bird species in the canyon.
(c) It is being held for scientific study.
(d) Its trails are being marked.

2. What advice does Lon give Rick, who is nervous?
(a) To be friendly and talkative so others will like him.
(b) He has no advice for Rick.
(c) To ask questions to show interest.
(d) Not to talk unless it is necessary.

3. Where do the flyers find a thermal?
(a) Over the Maze.
(b) Over Lizard Rock.
(c) In Pundet valley.
(d) They are unable to find a thermal.

4. To what area is Joe being transferred?
(a) Mount Shasta, California.
(b) Crater Lake, Oregon.
(c) Olympia National Forest, Washington.
(d) Trinity River Wildlife Management, California.

5. Why is Nuke's grazing permit rescinded?
(a) He grazed too many cows.
(b) He grazed too many species.
(c) He did not pay his yearly fees.
(d) The land becomes a national park.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was his grandmother when she died?

2. How does Rick indicate his desire to land?

3. Where did his grandmother work when Rick was a child?

4. Why does the man say Rick won't die of heatstroke if he walks to town?

5. What does the man do about the cut on Rick's face?

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