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Son of the Wilderness by Linnie Marsh Wolfe
Contributed by: Cope
  • 1. What is John Muir known for?
A) His poetry
B) His paintings
C) His novels
D) His advocacy for wilderness preservation
  • 2. In which area did John Muir spend a significant amount of time?
A) Appalachian Mountains
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Sierra Nevada
D) Yosemite Valley
  • 3. Which organization did John Muir help to found?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) National Park Service
C) Sierra Club
D) Audubon Society
  • 4. What does Muir often emphasize about nature?
A) Nature as a resource to exploit
B) The superiority of humans over nature
C) The need for more cities
D) The interconnectedness of all living things
  • 5. What effect did Muir's work have on environmentalism?
A) He focused only on local issues
B) He discouraged environmental protection
C) He was only concerned with aesthetics
D) He inspired future generations to protect nature
  • 6. What role did Muir play in Yosemite's designation?
A) He managed it as a tourist site
B) He focused on logging interests
C) He advocated for its preservation as a national park
D) He opposed its creation
  • 7. What does Muir argue about wilderness?
A) It should be rapidly developed
B) It is a hindrance to progress
C) It is primarily for recreation
D) It is essential for human well-being
  • 8. What is Muir's relationship with the wilderness?
A) He fears it
B) He views it as a challenge
C) He feels a deep connection and respect
D) He believes it should be controlled
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