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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Fletcher headed at the beginning of "Chapter 9, Man"?

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

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

4. At the beginning of "Chapter 8, Life" what did Fletcher say he should have known "would drag me back into the present?"

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

How does the author develop the concept of becoming one with nature or connecting to nature? Give some examples of how his connection with the Canyon changes throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two encounters Fletcher has with the wildlife in the Canyon. Compare his observations and experiences.

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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