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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creatures did Fletcher enjoy observing after passing the last barrier past Phantom Ranch?
(a) Coyotes.
(b) Chipmunks.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Beavers.

2. What was Fletcher afraid would be the most tragic loss for the Grand Canyon if the proposed water plan went through?
(a) The silence.
(b) Boss Camp.
(c) The mules.
(d) The Havasupai Village.

3. Where did Fletcher decide to spend the first week of his journey?
(a) On the banks of the Colorado River.
(b) An abandoned cabin.
(c) A tourist area outside the Supai Village.
(d) A cave shelter.

4. How does Fletcher describe the last barrier he passed after leaving Phantom Ranch as he made his way toward his next air drop?
(a) A rapid flowing portion of the river with sharp rocks and no bridge.
(b) A deep ravine that drops off into another canyon.
(c) A cliff with "snaggle-toothed projections" on its face.
(d) An area with a high population of mountain lions.

5. In "Chapter 4, Challenge," Fletcher describes the Esplanade as a maze. What constant choice does he say a traveler had to make all along the Esplanade?
(a) How long to stay in the area.
(b) Whether to go across the rock terraces or across the talus.
(c) Whether to follow the wildlife trail or forge his own.
(d) Whether to go straight across the river or travel downstream to a narrower spot.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part 4, Epilogue" what does Fletcher say no man has a right to do?

2. What were some of the plans for his trip that Fletcher details in "Part 2, The Dream?"

3. What did Fletcher find difficult, if not impossible, to mentally grasp and understand in "Chapter 1, Entrance?"

4. Where did Fletcher spend four days walking on his journey from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?

5. What was on the sheets of paper Fletcher found in "Chapter 10, Exit?"

(see the answer key)

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