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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Fletcher spend four days walking on his journey from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?

3. In "Chapter 7, Rhythm," how does Fletcher describe the change in how he connected to the Canyon?

4. What was the first intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher outlines in "Chapter 10, Exit?"

5. According to Fletcher, what was the motivation behind the Pacific Southwest Water Plan engineers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Fletcher's experience when he spends four days gathering information with Doug Powell near the end of his journey. Include positive and negative elements. Include information about who Powell is and explain whether or not this experience would have been the same if they had the same meeting under different circumstances.

Essay Topic 2

Give five examples of imagery Fletcher uses in the book. Include details and reasons why imagery is such an important component of the book.

Essay Topic 3

In the Epilogue, Fletcher approaches the subject of preserving the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders. Explain what danger faced the Grand Canyon at that time. Give details about who was proposing the plan, what they intended to do, and what Fletcher believed could happen to the Canyon if they were allowed to continue. Include Fletcher's viewpoint on the matter.

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