1. What was Fletcher's only concern about the proposed trip?
(a) That he would drown.
(b) That his family would not support him.
(c) That he would be too lonely.
(d) That it would be physically impossible.

2. What realization did Fletcher reach as he spent time observing wildlife on the sand bar?
(a) He had misjudged his distance from the airdrop and would have to walk through the night to make it on time.
(b) He would like to write a book about wildlife in the Canyon.
(c) He would be out of food in one day.
(d) He was no longer in awe of the Canyon, instead he expresses a discovery of unity among plants and creatures and all other things.

3. How did Fletcher know the Milottes?
(a) He met them while he lived in Kenya.
(b) He met them while he lived in Kenya.
(c) They were related to his wife.
(d) They helped him prepare for his trip across California.

4. In "Chapter 7, Rhythm," how does Fletcher describe the change in how he connected to the Canyon?
(a) It began as a dream and ended as a tragedy.
(b) It began as an enjoyable adventure and ended in pain and discouragement.
(c) It began as fragmented parts and sights and ended as a crystallized, cohesive experience.
(d) It began as a search for undiscovered wildlife and ended as a successful research trip.

5. What event sparked a desire for Fletcher to study the Grand Canyon and make a journey through it alone?
(a) An impromptu side trip made to the Grand Canyon during a cross country journey with a friend.
(b) A television special highlighting the place.
(c) The death of a close friend.
(d) A visit from and American Indian in a dream.