Edward Abbey Trivia Quiz: An American Author & Essayist

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Edward Abbey Trivia Quiz: An American Author & Essayist

Edward Paul Abbey was born on January 29, 1927and died on March 14, 1989. Known for his criticism of public land policies and advocacy of environmental issues, he was an American author, essayist, and environmental activist. He is best known for his non-fiction autobiographical work Desert Solitaire, which is considered to be an iconic work of nature writing. An early environmentalist classic, The Monkey Wrench Gang has been cited as an inspiration by eco-terrorists and environmentalists in general.

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Where was Edward Abbey born?

  • United States

  • United Kingdom

  • Canada

  • Russia

How tall is Edward Abbey exactly?

  • 5'8" (Approx.)

  • 6'1" (Approx.)

  • 6'5" (Approx.)

  • 5'2" (Approx.)

When was Edward Abbey born?

  • January 28, 1927

  • January 29, 1927

  • January 29, 1929

  • January 29, 1930

Which school did Edward Abbey graduate from?

  • University of New Mexico

  • Harvard University

  • Duke University

  • Yale University

In which year “Down the River” released?

  • 1981

  • 1983

  • 1985

  • 1982

Which of the following is not written by Edward Abbey?

  • Good News (1980) 

  • The Fool's Progress (1988) 

  • Hayduke Lives! 

  • The Kidnappers Foil 

What is the cause of death of Edward Abbey?

  • kidney failure

  • Heart Attack

  • Health Issues

  • Esophageal Hemorrhage

Who was Edward Abbey?

  • Essayist

  • Novelist

  • Both A and B

  • None of the above

When did Edward Abbey died?

  • March 14, 1988

  • March 15, 1989

  • March 14, 1989

  • March 14, 1990

Which of the following is not written by Edward Abbey?

  • I am a Pueblo Indian Girl 

  • Desert Solitaire

  • The Brave Cowboy

  • The Monkey Wrench Gang

In which year “Edward Abbey: A Voice in the Wilderness” published by Eric Temple?

  • 1992

  • 1993 

  • 1994 

  • 1995 

Who was Edward Abbey's father?

  • Larry Abbey

  • Lionel Trilling

  • Paul Revere Abbey

  • Adrienne Rich

To whom Edward Abbey married?

  • Judy Pepper

  • Jony Kooper

  • Henry Pepper

  • None of the above

In which year did “One Life at a Time, Please” released?

  • 1987

  • 1988

  • 1989

  • 1990

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