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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Fletcher describe the last barrier he passed after leaving Phantom Ranch as he made his way toward his next air drop?
(a) A rapid flowing portion of the river with sharp rocks and no bridge.
(b) A deep ravine that drops off into another canyon.
(c) An area with a high population of mountain lions.
(d) A cliff with "snaggle-toothed projections" on its face.

2. How many years did William Wallace Bass live in the Canyon?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 60 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 5 years.

3. About what specific skill did Fletcher compliment William Wallace Bass?
(a) His construction ability.
(b) His ability to garden in the desert climate.
(c) His congeniality.
(d) His prospecting skills.

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

5. What did Fletcher claim he began to hear as he traveled?
(a) The rhythm of the rock.
(b) Doves.
(c) A ringing in his ears.
(d) Crickets.

6. How long did Fletcher rest at Bass Trail?
(a) Two days.
(b) Twelve hours.
(c) One month.
(d) Five days.

7. To what did Fletcher attribute the distance traveled from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?
(a) A sturdy mule.
(b) Excellent maps.
(c) A competent guide.
(d) His physical ability.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. At the beginning of "Chapter 8, Life" what did Fletcher say he should have known "would drag me back into the present?"
(a) Phantom Ranch.
(b) The Great Unconformity.
(c) Seeing a little boy playing in the dirt.
(d) Becoming ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Fletcher headed at the beginning of "Chapter 9, Man?"

2. What effect did the intrusions have on Fletcher?

3. Where were William Wallace Bass's ashes scattered?

4. What was the first intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher outlines in "Chapter 10, Exit?"

5. In "Chapter 9, Man," Fletcher planned to spend several days with a friend researching the Canyon. Who was this friend?

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