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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 tourism away from the Grand Canyon to preserve it.
(c) They wanted to divert water from the Grand Canyon so it would stop changing and remain beautiful forever.
(d) They wanted the challenge and were trying to save their jobs.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Fletcher reminded of while listening to noises some creatures were making?

2. What disease did Fletcher say plagued William Wallace Bass?

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

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

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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