1. What did Fletcher spend most of his time describing and making observations about in "Chapter 6, Rock?"
(a) The rocks of the Grand Canyon.
(b) The weather during his journey.
(c) The sunsets in the Grand Canyon.
(d) His sore feet.

2. Why did Fletcher rule out following a route along the Colorado River?
(a) It changed to an underground stream in places and was hard to follow.
(b) He was afraid of the roaring water.
(c) It had many deep gorges and impassable areas.
(d) It crossed into an area sacred to the Havasupai Indians.

3. What was the first intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher outlines in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) Helicopter tracks.
(b) A group of hikers.
(c) Music from a camper's transistor radio.
(d) A baseball.

4. According to Fletcher's observations, how did people fresh from the city view the area near Phantom Ranch?
(a) As a luxury vacation spot.
(b) As a tourist trap.
(c) As a sanctuary and the end of civilization.
(d) As paradise.

5. In contrast to people fresh from the city, how did Fletcher view the area near Phantom Ranch?
(a) As a scientific research center.
(b) As a dirty and run-down slum.
(c) As civilization, padded with comforts such as fresh food, electricity, and swimming pools.
(d) As an animal sanctuary.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How did Fletcher get along with his friend during their time studying the Grand Canyon?

3. What did "Part II, The Dream" describe?

4. What does Fletcher say he knew as soon as he saw the Grand Canyon?

5. What information was not sought by Fletcher before beginning his trip?

(see the answer key)

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