View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 Tukuhnikivats, the Island in the Desert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. West of the Mississippi, Abbey says the cult of "cowboyism" is growing as fast as
(a) The local Indian reservations
(b) The population of buffalo
(c) The counter culture
(d) The disappearance of cattle herding

2. Edward describes the colors of dawn in terms of
(a) Rainbow of pastels
(b) Primary colors of life's art
(c) Gray, brown and tinny
(d) Lavender, gold and rosey

3. What is the one clue we have that the lawyer who approached Mrs. Husk was representing the government?
(a) His knowledge of her husband's death
(b) His cufflinks
(c) The emblem on his lighter
(d) His authorization to offer large amounts of money to her

4. Abbey feels if you have reached the point of needing moisture from the barrel cactus
(a) You have reached the pinnacle of survival
(b) You are ready for life as a pioneer
(c) You are a true cowboy
(d) You are doomed

5. Abbey describes the experience of noontime in the desert like
(a) A religious experience
(b) An occult fantasy
(c) A psychedelic drug experience
(d) A dark nightmare

Short Answer Questions

1. The loveliest, and sweet as a pretty girl, in Abbey's opinion, is

2. The clarity of the desert is illustrated in the desert's flora and fauna

3. Abbey likes the word, "Tukuhnikivats," which means

4. Beyond the timberline Abbey observes

5. Geodes are prevalent in these areas. They are

(see the answer key)

This section contains 273 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample