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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. What did geologists say disrupted the Colorado River's flow and lead to the formation of the Grand Canyon?

2. What does Fletcher say was a sacrilege when it interrupted the silence of the Grand Canyon?

3. According to the Fletcher, how did the changes in the earth that formed the Grand Canyon happen?

4. When did Fletcher's journey through the Grand Canyon begin?

5. How does "Part 1, The Place" begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of information can be obtained from the graph on the first page of "Part 3, The Journey?"

2. What does Fletcher say is the bottom line reason for the proposed projects in the Epilogue?

3. Where did Fletcher make camp his first night and how did he describe the area he picked for a campsite?

4. At the beginning of "Chapter 5, Transition," Fletcher details how the airdrop has affected him. Describe this realization.

5. What decision did Fletcher make in regard to obtaining information about the Canyon before his trip and why did he make this decision?

6. Describe the appearance of the Canyon as Fletcher describes it in "Chapter 2, The Dream."

7. What were some ways Fletcher planned to deal with the barriers and challenges he expected to face on his journey?

8. What president does Fletcher quote at the end of book, and what did the president say about the Canyon?

9. What was one part of his surroundings that Fletcher describes as he is in the cave and how does he describe it?

10. Even though the view from the Rim of the Grand Canyon might have remained somewhat the same, what important aspect of Fletcher's journey does he say would surely have been destroyed by the projects proposed in the Epilogue, and what effect would that have had on the Canyon as a whole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Fletcher's re-entrance into civilization. What steps did he take to make sure he didn't go about it too quickly, and how did he react to society?

Essay Topic 2

Describe different examples of how the Fletcher's experience living the simple life on other treks helps him survive and even thrive on the long journey through the Canyon.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two people who influenced Fletcher either before, during, or after his journey. Give detailed descriptions of who they were and how they became part of Fletcher's experience. Compare their lives and the ways they influenced Fletcher.

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