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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 Down the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When raising his American flag, Edward wishes
(a) Good fortune to all wildlife
(b) Good luck to everyone
(c) Good luck to his friends at headquarters
(d) Good fortune to both sides

4. Water has not created the arches, but they are instead carved by
(a) Wind
(b) Sand
(c) Snow
(d) Ice

5. Edward Abbey is living in isolation,
(a) Fifty miles from the city
(b) Five miles from the ranger station
(c) Twenty miles from another human
(d) A hundred miles from his home

Short Answer Questions

1. Abbey wonders if a man could get used to

2. On his stomach, Abbey witnesses

3. Abbey is polemic about

4. The story of Husk, Graham and Billy-Joe is obviously

5. The meaning of Abbey's words, "claritas, integritas, veritas" can be found in this quote:

(see the answer key)

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