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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Serpents of Paradise.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edward's new home is a simple
(a) Trailer
(b) Camper
(c) Mobile Home
(d) Tent

2. The only stream that flows perennially through the park is
(a) A rushing stream of snow melt
(b) Too salty to be potable
(c) Pepper Creek
(d) A babbling creek behind his trailer

3. Abbey will be allowed to drive the government truck
(a) Once a week to headquarters and Moab
(b) Once a month out into the desert for exploration
(c) Twice a month to inspect the Arches
(d) Once a week to the Yellow Cat Badlands

4. April mornings in the desert are
(a) Stormy
(b) Cold, windy and dusty
(c) Bright, clear and calm
(d) Very windy

5. Edward wants to stop attributing human qualities to nature, which is called
(a) Metamophization
(b) Characterization
(c) Personification
(d) Anthropomorphism

Short Answer Questions

1. Abbey describes the scene he observes as

2. Abbey describes the voice of the desert

3. A badge gives Edward Abbey the authority to

4. Edward Abbey is employed by the

5. When he sees a rattlesnake, Abbey reminds himself

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