Factual Information and Negative Facts

1. According to paragraph 1, Muir was born

• in the first half of the eighteenth century

• in the second half of the eighteenth century

• in the first half of the nineteenth century

• in the second half of the nineteenth century

It is stated in paragraph 1 that Muir is known for

• his contributions to immigration reform

• his explorations to the wilderness

• his efforts to maintain natural areas

• his extensive studies of the national parks

It is indicated in paragraph 2 that Muir's early education

• was conducted at home

• took place in a religious school

• violated his father's wishes

• was in a public school

It is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 that Muir

• whittled wood

• was taught how to whittle by his father

• created mechanical devices

• was admitted to the university because of his whittling

According to paragraph 2, after Muir left the university, it is NOT true that he

• took a job in a factory

• suffered an irreversible injury

• made a decision to quit his job

• embarked on a long walking tour

All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 3 as jobs that John Muir held EXCEPT

• a laborer

• an animal tender

• a wilderness guide

• a travel writer

It is stated in paragraph 3 that in the years after 1880, Muir

• took some odd jobs

• devoted a lot of time to his family

• gave his wife's parents a ranch

• spent most of his time preserving the environment

It is NOT mentioned in paragraph 4 that Muir

• had been uninvolved with environmentalists for a period of time

• was contacted by an editor for The Century

• worked as an editor for The Century

• wrote two articles for The Century

The camping trip that is discussed in paragraph 4

• occurred in the 1870s

• led Muir to areas that he had never before seen

• took place in areas that were in their natural state

• helped to convince Muir to write the articles

It is stated in paragraph 5 that the Enabling Act

• allowed the president to set aside lands to conserve them

• became law in 1890

• called for the establishment of the first three national parks

• preserved lands for government use