Son of the Wilderness by Linnie Marsh Wolfe

1. What is John Muir known for?

A) His paintings
B) His novels
C) His poetry
D) His advocacy for wilderness preservation

2. In which area did John Muir spend a significant amount of time?

A) Yosemite Valley
B) Appalachian Mountains
C) Sierra Nevada
D) Rocky Mountains

3. Which organization did John Muir help to found?

A) National Park Service
B) Sierra Club
C) World Wildlife Fund
D) Audubon Society

4. What does Muir often emphasize about nature?

A) The interconnectedness of all living things
B) The superiority of humans over nature
C) Nature as a resource to exploit
D) The need for more cities

5. What effect did Muir's work have on environmentalism?

A) He was only concerned with aesthetics
B) He discouraged environmental protection
C) He focused only on local issues
D) He inspired future generations to protect nature

6. What role did Muir play in Yosemite's designation?

A) He opposed its creation
B) He managed it as a tourist site
C) He advocated for its preservation as a national park
D) He focused on logging interests

7. What does Muir argue about wilderness?

A) It should be rapidly developed
B) It is primarily for recreation
C) It is a hindrance to progress
D) It is essential for human well-being

8. What is Muir's relationship with the wilderness?

A) He believes it should be controlled
B) He fears it
C) He views it as a challenge
D) He feels a deep connection and respect

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