Son of the Wilderness by Linnie Marsh Wolfe

1. What is John Muir known for?

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

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

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

3. Which organization did John Muir help to found?

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

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 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

6. What does Muir argue about wilderness?

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

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

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

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

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

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