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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 Cowboys and Indians Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The loveliest, and sweet as a pretty girl, in Abbey's opinion, is
(a) Hedgehog cactus
(b) Globemallow
(c) Prickly pear
(d) Cliff rose

2. Why did Roy Scobie need to round up his cattle?
(a) They have depeleted their pasture of food
(b) To get a grazing permit
(c) To prepare them for slaughter
(d) To get them to a cooler, higher altitude

3. Who comes out ahead in Abbey's story about Husk and Graham?
(a) Billy-Joe
(b) Mr. Graham
(c) Mrs. Husk
(d) Mr. Husk

4. Abbey describes the voice of the desert
(a) Screaming through the cracks
(b) Whirling and shrieking
(c) Rising to a demented howl
(d) Moaning and crying

5. Edward is able to hear, but not see
(a) Highway traffic
(b) Canyon wrens and mourning doves
(c) Distant hawks
(d) Mice and rats

Short Answer Questions

1. Water has not created the arches, but they are instead carved by

2. Viviano does not understand

3. Lloyd Pierson is

4. Edward describes the colors of dawn in terms of

5. Why was the government interested in the Arches national park area?

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