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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was one activity Fletcher thought might have accounted for a feeling of disconnection during his stay at Phantom Ranch?
(a) Paying Bills.
(b) Writing.
(c) Photography.
(d) Laundry

3. 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 only piece of rope.
(d) Fletcher's last hope.

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

5. How long did it take Fletcher to travel from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) 2 days.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

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

7. Where were William Wallace Bass's ashes scattered?
(a) Into the air from the Rim.
(b) Into the Colorado River.
(c) A butte called Holy Grail Temple.
(d) Along the trail to Bass Camp.

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

9. How many feet above the Colorado River was the Tonto Platform?
(a) 1000 feet.
(b) 1 mile.
(c) 100 feet.
(d) 5 feet.

10. 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) A bear.
(c) The world.
(d) Arthritis.

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

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

13. What did Fletcher attend a few weeks after the end of his journey through the Grand Canyon?
(a) A meeting for the Grand Canyon Tourist Committee.
(b) A conference on the Pacific Southwest Water Plan.
(c) A meeting of environmental activists.
(d) A pow-wow with the Havasupai Indians.

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

15. What was the 2nd intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher describes in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) The sound of a baby crying.
(b) The sound of an engineering rig motor.
(c) Lights from a distant cabin.
(d) A domesticated dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did Fletcher attribute the distance traveled from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?

2. How does Fletcher describe the last barrier he passed after leaving Phantom Ranch as he made his way toward his next air drop?

3. About what specific skill did Fletcher compliment William Wallace Bass?

4. What does Fletcher mainly address in "Part 4, Epilogue?"

5. Why does Fletcher say William Wallace Bass moved to the Grand Canyon area?

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