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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. For what did a police officer once incorrectly arrest Hayduke?

2. What does Hayduke want to purchase?

3. What part of New York is Abbzug from?

4. From what country has Hayduke just returned?

5. Who does Hayduke watch as he eats breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Joseph Fielding Smith?

2. How did Edward Abbey become interested in the environment?

3. Why does Abbzug question Doc's activities?

4. Why does the guard tell Smith to move on from the bridge?

5. What is the purpose of the introduction?

6. What does Chapter 7 say about Hayduke's character?

7. Why does Hayduke become passionate about environmental issues?

8. How did Hayduke get his revenge on a police officer?

9. What do the men discuss when the women go to bed?

10. What were Abbey's links to environmental groups?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

What are the arguments for and against industrialization? What are Abbey's opinions on industrialization and how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Abbey?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's life. In what way are his life and personality is reflected in the book? How does he use the book to express his ideas about life and politics?

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