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