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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Fletcher afraid would be the most tragic loss for the Grand Canyon if the proposed water plan went through?
(a) The mules.
(b) The Havasupai Village.
(c) The silence.
(d) Boss Camp.

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

3. According to Fletcher's observations, how did people fresh from the city view the area near Phantom Ranch?
(a) As a tourist trap.
(b) As a sanctuary and the end of civilization.
(c) As paradise.
(d) As a luxury vacation spot.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Fletcher afraid would be the most tragic loss for the Grand Canyon if the proposed water plan went through?

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 know the Milottes?

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

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

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