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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21, Wilderness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What flower does the narrator describe as blooming in the sand?
(a) The dustwort.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The hydrangea.
(d) The draba.

2. According to the introduction, the first twelve chapters of the book generally are a description of what?
(a) The author's theories.
(b) Family.
(c) Nature.
(d) The author's travels.

3. Why does the narrator love the aspen?
(a) It has lovely colors.
(b) It has beautiful leaves.
(c) It provides food for his grouse.
(d) It grows tall.

4. What tree does the narrator have a bias towards?
(a) Oak.
(b) Pine.
(c) Willow.
(d) Birch.

5. According to the narrator, who or what is responsible for the last of the grizzlies being shot?
(a) Progress.
(b) The federal government.
(c) The State Department of Fish and Game.
(d) Congressmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does the narrator think is very corrupt?

2. How many miles do the geese travel?

3. According to the narrator, wilderness for recreation is extremely what?

4. What river does the narrator talk about in Chapter 13?

5. According to the narrator, the difficult part about finding a way to return to nature is to find a way to do this without destroying what?

(see the answer key)

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