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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Abbey speculates that the mourning doves' call may be

2. Edward Abbey is employed by the

3. What kind of tool can detect the presence of uranium?

4. Edward describes the colors of dawn in terms of

5. The unexpected guests in Edward's new home include

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Abbey's description of the life cycle of the spadefoot toad.

2. Where in this chapter does Abbey foreshadow a story involving quicksand?

3. Discuss how different the daily life of an pre-Columbian Native American was, as compared to the daily life of an American now.

4. What is Roy Scobie's problem?

5. Abbey mentions that both men he meets are married and have children. Can we assume Abbey is neither? Why or why not?

6. What is Viviano Jacquez's problem?

7. Is it beneficial to the Navajos that their population is increasing?

8. Explain why Abbey prefers not to use a flashlight in the dark.

9. How were the Park Service rules ambiguous as they were written in 1916?

10. Why does Abbey's watch seem absurd to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abbey practices civil disobedience when he has the opportunity. Write about these instances and describe them, and what they accomplish. Who are Abbey's heroes and mentors and how does he emulate them? Is he simply an angry man? Describe his motives for these acts.

Essay Topic 2

In his chapter on exploring the "maze," Abbey encourages his friend, Bob Waterman, to hide from the draft board out in this country where no other human resides. Why is it ironic, or not, that this particular interaction takes place in the maze? Do a close reading of this chapter and determine whether Abbey has layered it with additional meaning and symbolism, and provide examples. Is Abbey a true patriot, as he claims?

Essay Topic 3

The man-made lakes that have been developed by the federal government in the Arches parks are named after men who personally experienced those areas. Research and write about the two men after whom the major lakes have been named, and their contributions to the area. Do you feel their contributions are congruent with the projects that have been named in their honor? Why or why not?

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