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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fletcher say William Wallace Bass moved to the Grand Canyon area?
(a) To learn how to live like an Indian.
(b) To escape the law.
(c) To find a better climate to cure or relieve his illness.
(d) To become one with nature.

2. What other changes was Fletcher concerned would occur if the Pacific Southwest Water Plan passed?
(a) Graffiti and pollution would spoil the surfaces of the cliff dwellings.
(b) The Grand Canyon would be used as a landfill.
(c) The tourist industry at the Grand Canyon would die, taking money with it.
(d) Fletcher's book wouldn't sell because no one would want to visit the Grand Canyon anymore.

3. According to Fletcher, what physical effects could the Pacific Southwest Water Plan have had on the Grand Canyon?
(a) The dams would flood the whole Canyon.
(b) The Colorado River could disappear and wildlife would die.
(c) The walls of the Grand Canyon would crumble.
(d) It would have no real effect.

4. In "Chapter 9, Man," Fletcher planned to spend several days with a friend researching the Canyon. Who was this friend?
(a) John Wesley Powell.
(b) Dr. Harvey Butchart.
(c) Doug Powell.
(d) Jim Bailey.

5. At the beginning of "Chapter 6, Rock" what was one of the things Fletcher noticed and described that was in the cave where his first cache was stored?
(a) A rare beetle.
(b) Bear tracks.
(c) Cave paintings.
(d) White limestone.

6. As Fletcher approached Phantom Ranch, what did he begin to notice?
(a) There were many coyotes howling in the distance.
(b) His shoes had holes in them.
(c) Signs of man.
(d) Many new species of cacti.

7. According to Fletcher, what was the motivation behind the Pacific Southwest Water Plan engineers?
(a) They wanted to divert tourism away from the Grand Canyon to preserve it.
(b) They wanted to divert water from the Grand Canyon so it would stop changing and remain beautiful forever.
(c) They were concerned for wildlife that was dying because of a drought.
(d) They wanted the challenge and were trying to save their jobs.

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

9. What animal does Fletcher say lived in significant numbers in the area past the head of Forester Canyon?
(a) Mustangs.
(b) Wild burros.
(c) Road Runners.
(d) Cougars.

10. Who were Al and Elma Milotte?
(a) Jazz musicians.
(b) A famous Walt Disney nature photography team.
(c) A famous Hollywood couple.
(d) Famous explorers.

11. How did Fletcher get along with his friend during their time studying the Grand Canyon?
(a) They parted on very bad terms.
(b) They got along very well and the visit made Fletcher long for civilization.
(c) Fletcher had trouble because he was used to living in solitude.
(d) They forgot about their research and spent all their time reminiscing.

12. On his journey from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch, where did Fletcher spend a day doing reconnaissance?
(a) The Supai Village.
(b) The Colorado River.
(c) The Steel Bridge.
(d) The Inner Gorge.

13. What did Jim Bailey and the Park naturalist carry with them back over the Rim after speaking with Fletcher in the limestone cave?
(a) The murmurs of life.
(b) All the food supplies.
(c) Fletcher's last hope.
(d) Fletcher's only piece of rope.

14. Whom does Fletcher quote at the end of "Part 4, Epilogue" as saying the Grand Canyon should be left alone?
(a) John Wayne.
(b) Roy Rogers.
(c) President Theodore Roosevelt.
(d) President Ronald Reagan.

15. In what ancient living quarters did Fletcher sleep in "Chapter 9, Man?"
(a) A natural cave.
(b) An ancient oak.
(c) Cliff dwellings.
(d) An adobe hut on beside the Colorado River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease did Fletcher say plagued William Wallace Bass?

2. How did Fletcher feel about the meeting he attended in "Part 4, Epilogue"?

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

4. What action by William Wallace Bass did Fletcher disagree with?

5. What did Fletcher attend a few weeks after the end of his journey through the Grand Canyon?

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