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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Up in the Air: Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Each day at the Old River Control Auxiliary Structure, the gates are raised or lowered, depending on what?
(a) The direction of the wind on any particular day.
(b) The weather report.
(c) The amount of rain the region as received.
(d) The water level and activity on that particular day.

2. Lackner also believes that dealing with emissions should be similar to dealing with what?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Natural disasters.
(c) Sewage.
(d) Domesticated animals.

3. What was the original name of New Orleans, as given by Kolbert in this book?
(a) L’Isle de la Nouvelle Orléans.
(b) L'isle de Duc de l'Orléans.
(c) NOLA.
(d) Bulbancha.

4. How far do coral reefs stretch north and south of the equator?
(a) 30 miles.
(b) 30 degrees.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 20 degrees.

5. What is the scientific name for the Devil’s Hole pupfish?
(a) Cyprinodon morte.
(b) Cyprinodon diavolo.
(c) Cyprinodon diabolis.
(d) Cyprinodon diabolo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How deep is Devil’s Hole at its deepest?

2. In Into the Wild: Chapter 3, why does Kolbert begin with an explanation of the Norse god, Odin?

3. To what island does Kolbert compare desert ecosystems?

4. What book does Kolbert say led to the introduction of Asian carp in U.S. rivers?

5. What act led to the introduction of Asian carp?

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