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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Fletcher decide to spend the last two weeks of his journey?
(a) At Bass Camp.
(b) In the Supai village.
(c) Studying the museum of the Grand Canyon.
(d) In a cave by the river.

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

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

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

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

7. What was the 3rd intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher describes in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) A family putting in a boat at the shore of the Colorado River.
(b) Jim Bailey landing a plane on an airstrip.
(c) A skywriter writing a marriage proposal in the sky.
(d) A stone cairn containing a rusty can.

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

9. 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 cliff with "snaggle-toothed projections" on its face.
(b) A deep ravine that drops off into another canyon.
(c) An area with a high population of mountain lions.
(d) A rapid flowing portion of the river with sharp rocks and no bridge.

10. Where was Fletcher headed at the beginning of "Chapter 9, Man?"
(a) Across the river.
(b) To the air drop site.
(c) Back to Phantom Ranch.
(d) Into a deep valley.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of activities did Fletcher describe in "Chapter 7, Rhythm?"

2. What effect did the intrusions have on Fletcher?

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

4. How many feet above the Colorado River was the Tonto Platform?

5. At the beginning of "Chapter 10, Exit," what does Fletcher say caught up with him while he was washing in the Nankoweap Creek?

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