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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fletcher say his book could become if the Grand Canyon was not protected?
(a) A non-fiction travel best-seller.
(b) A kind of requiem on the Grand Canyon.
(c) A bargain book.
(d) A tourist guide.

2. What does Fletcher mainly address in "Part 4, Epilogue?"
(a) Fletcher's writings after his journey through the Grand Canyon.
(b) The need for a progressive tourism industry in the Grand Canyon.
(c) Fletcher's day-to-day routines outside the Grand Canyon.
(d) Environmental concerns for the Grand Canyon.

3. 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.

4. What did Fletcher say would be different about how he would fit into society after his experience in the Grand Canyon?
(a) He planned to camp outside the Canyon protesting tourists.
(b) He planned to live as a hermit.
(c) He was afraid he would not fit in well after spending so much time alone.
(d) He thought he would be a better citizen because of his new insights.

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

6. What effect did the intrusions have on Fletcher?
(a) They made him want to turn around and return to the interior of the Canyon.
(b) They made him angry at civilization.
(c) They made him miss his loved ones.
(d) He realized they had ruined his search for the gallery marked "Man."

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

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

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

10. While at Phantom Ranch, what did Fletcher miss and want back that earlier in his journey made him uncomfortable?
(a) His heavy backpack.
(b) Silence.
(c) His hiking boots.
(d) Beef Jerky.

11. At the beginning of "Chapter 10, Exit," what does Fletcher say caught up with him while he was washing in the Nankoweap Creek?
(a) A swarm of bees.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) A bear.
(d) The world.

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

13. What was one sad reflection Fletcher recorded in his notebook in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) He said for a while other places would look dull.
(b) He said he dreaded sleeping in a house again.
(c) He said he would miss the beavers.
(d) He said he would probably never visit the Grand Canyon again.

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

15. Why did Fletcher sound strange when he spoke to Jim Bailey in "Chapter 6, Rock?"
(a) Fletcher had not spoken to anyone in two weeks.
(b) Fletcher had develped a cold.
(c) Fletcher was excited, so his words come out in a squeak.
(d) Fletcher's mouth was terribly dry because was out of water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Fletcher, what physical effects could the Pacific Southwest Water Plan have had on the Grand Canyon?

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

4. What realization did Fletcher reach as he spent time observing wildlife on the sand bar?

5. Where did Fletcher decide to spend the last two weeks of his journey?

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