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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many layers are included in the Rim?

2. Part 1 is called "The Place." What is the place?

3. Who says, "I do not think I ever really considered that things might go seriously wrong"?

4. What river still runs at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

5. Why did Fletcher rule out following a route along the Colorado River?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Fletcher states as the explanation for the formation of the Grand Canyon.

2. What did William Wallace Bass establish in the Grand Canyon, and how did it come about?

3. What president does Fletcher quote at the end of book, and what did the president say about the Canyon?

4. What were some of the "signs of man" Fletcher noticed as he approaches Phantom Ranch?

5. Several incidents surrounded the time Fletcher spent with David Powell in "Chapter 9, Man" Describe one of these incidents.

6. Who drove Fletcher to the starting point of his trip into the Canyon? Where was he from and how did he interact with and help Fletcher at the beginning of his journey?

7. What decision did Fletcher make in regard to obtaining information about the Canyon before his trip and why did he make this decision?

8. During his week at Phantom Ranch, Fletcher experienced a change. What was this change, and what was one thing that contributed to it?

9. What does Fletcher say was part of the problem with trying to convince engineers that the projects were a bad idea?

10. Describe the different ways Fletcher arranged to receive supplies during his journey.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give five examples of imagery Fletcher uses in the book. Include details and reasons why imagery is such an important component of the book.

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail the transformation of how Fletcher perceives the Havasupai Indians from the time he first encounters them in their village to when he leaves. Include details about his theories on how the influence of civilized man changed them.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two encounters Fletcher has with the wildlife in the Canyon. Compare his observations and experiences.

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