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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Fletcher feel about the Grand Canyon during his time at Phantom Ranch?
(a) He wanted to build a home in the Canyon.
(b) He was tired of the Canyon and was ready for the journey to end.
(c) He sensed a barrier between himself and the Canyon even though he tried to enjoy the rocks and other things as he did during his journey.
(d) He was angry at the Canyon for costing him his health.

2. 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 meeting of environmental activists.
(c) A pow-wow with the Havasupai Indians.
(d) A conference on the Pacific Southwest Water Plan.

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

4. What part of the Grand Canyon does Fletcher describe as "a large gap in time between two layers of rocks?"
(a) The Great Divide.
(b) The Great Unconformity.
(c) The Angel Pass.
(d) The Arizona Anomaly.

5. 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 thought he would be a better citizen because of his new insights.
(d) He planned to live as a hermit.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fletcher's observations, how did people fresh from the city view the area near Phantom Ranch?

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

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

4. What other changes was Fletcher concerned would occur if the Pacific Southwest Water Plan passed?

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

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