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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Approximately how thick is the third layer of the Grand Canyon?
2. Whom does Fletcher credit with giving him the most knowledge of the Grand Canyon?
3. In "Chapter 4, Challenge," Fletcher describes the Esplanade as a maze. What constant choice does he say a traveler had to make all along the Esplanade?
4. Where was Lorenzo Sinyala born?
5. What type of graphic is found at the beginning of "Part 3, The Journey?"
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the meeting between Fletcher and Jim Bailey (the pilot who air-dropped Fletcher's supplies) at the end of "Chapter 5, Transition." Include why Fletcher doubted he would see Bailey at this point in his trip and how he described Bailey when he first saw him.
2. At the end of the Epilogue are two updates. One is about information from the original Epilogue. Summarize the information in this update.
3. What realization did Fletcher come to and write about in his journal as he noticed all the signs of man beside Nankoweap Creek in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
4. What did William Wallace Bass establish in the Grand Canyon, and how did it come about?
5. Tell about one thing Fletcher says in "Chapter 10, Exit," that did not turn out as he thought it would.
6. How does Fletcher say the new perspective and understanding he gained on his journey changed him in society?
7. What was one part of his surroundings that Fletcher describes as he is in the cave and how does he describe it?
8. What does Fletcher say is the bottom line reason for the proposed projects in the Epilogue?
9. Name and describe another aspect of the Canyon other than its appearance that struck Fletcher.
10. What decision did Fletcher make in regard to obtaining information about the Canyon before his trip and why did he make this decision?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 4, Fletcher details many mishaps, which he calls "stupidities." Discuss three of these giving details about the events, how Fletcher dealt with them, and the outcomes. Describe what Fletcher's reaction to these events says about his character.
Essay Topic 2
In a footnote, Fletcher briefly describes his life as a compulsive walker and gives a few details about another long journey he took in the past. In your own words, describe the lifestyle of a compulsive walker and give reasons why this lifestyle helped Fletcher have a successful journey through the Grand Canyon.
Essay Topic 3
Compare different aspects of Fletcher's personality. Include specific details from the book.
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