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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fletcher say William Wallace Bass opened a tourists' ranch?
(a) He failed to make enough money as a prospector and needed an income.
(b) He wanted to run the other ranch out of business.
(c) He had always wanted to own a tourist attraction.
(d) He won the property in a poker game and decided to turn it into a business.

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

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

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

5. What was on the sheets of paper Fletcher found in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) Instructions for exiting the Grand Canyon safely.
(b) A daily bulletin from 1947 about a Colorado River expedition.
(c) A note from Doug Powell.
(d) Instructions from Jim Bailey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Fletcher say would be different about how he would fit into society after his experience in the Grand Canyon?

3. How did Fletcher feel about leaving the Canyon in "Chapter 10 Exit?"

4. How did Fletcher get along with his friend during their time studying the Grand Canyon?

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

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