Multiple Choice

1. B (Various chapters)

2. A (Various chapters)

3. C (Various chapters)

4. C (Various chapters)

5. D (Various chapters)

6. B (Various chapters)

7. C (Chapter 11)

8. A (Various chapters)

9. D (Chapter 14)

10. A (Various chapters)

11. B (Various chapters)

12. B (Various chapters)

13. A (Various chapters)

14. D (Various chapters)

15. A (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. The author believes that all people have a moral duty to protect the environment and wildlife. The benefits of fulfilling this duty are closer relationships, connections to nature, and a better understanding of the environment. (Various chapters)

2. The sensitive ecosystem in the novel is threatened by an illegal oil corporation. One example of the sensitive ecosystem being threatened is the presence of the Florida panther that is on the endangered species list. The baby panther’s life is threatened when the mother panther is scared away by the oil company. This illustrates the fragility of the environment in the Everglades. (Various chapters)