The Pine Barrens by John McPhee
  • 1. What is the primary focus of John McPhee's 'The Pine Barrens'?
A) The ecology and culture of the Pine Barrens
B) The politics of environmentalism
C) The economy of the Pine Barrens
D) The history of New Jersey
  • 2. Which tree is prevalent in the Pine Barrens?
A) Oak
B) Birch
C) Maple
D) Pitch pine
  • 3. What is a major environmental concern in the Pine Barrens?
A) Overpopulation
B) Oil drilling
C) Wildfires
D) Climate change impact
  • 4. Which organization is known for conservation efforts in the Pine Barrens?
A) Pinelands Preservation Alliance
B) Nature Conservancy
C) Sierra Club
D) Audubon Society
  • 5. In what year was 'The Pine Barrens' published?
A) 1975
B) 1990
C) 1982
D) 1968
  • 6. What major body of water is adjacent to the Pine Barrens?
A) Lake Michigan
B) Mississippi River
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Great Lakes
  • 7. Which Native American tribe is associated with the Pine Barrens?
A) Lenape
B) Iroquois
C) Sioux
D) Navajo
  • 8. How does McPhee view the human interaction with nature in the Pine Barrens?
A) Complex and nuanced
B) Only destructive
C) Completely beneficial
D) Ignorant and careless
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