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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other changes was Fletcher concerned would occur if the Pacific Southwest Water Plan passed.
(a) Fletcher's book wouldn't sell because no one would want to visit the Grand Canyon anymore.
(b) Graffiti and pollution would spoil the surfaces of the cliff dwellings.
(c) The Grand Canyon would be used as a landfill.
(d) The tourist industry at the Grand Canyon would die, taking money with it.

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

3. 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) Boss Camp.
(c) The Havasupai Village.
(d) The silence.

4. At the beginning of "Chapter 10, Exit," what does Fletcher say caught up with him while he was washing in the Nankoweap Creek?
(a) A swarm of bees.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) A bear.
(d) The world.

5. At the beginning of "Chapter 8, Life" what did Fletcher say he should have known "would drag me back into the present?"
(a) Seeing a little boy playing in the dirt.
(b) The Great Unconformity.
(c) Phantom Ranch.
(d) Becoming ill.

6. Where were William Wallace Bass's ashes scattered?
(a) Into the air from the Rim.
(b) A butte called Holy Grail Temple.
(c) Into the Colorado River.
(d) Along the trail to Bass Camp.

7. How did Fletcher feel about leaving the Canyon in "Chapter 10 Exit?"
(a) He wanted to stay and build a dude ranch.
(b) He was disappointed that he could not stay another week.
(c) He was so sad, he cried.
(d) He was ready to be up and out.

8. What did Fletcher claim he began to hear as he traveled?
(a) The rhythm of the rock.
(b) Doves.
(c) Crickets.
(d) A ringing in his ears.

9. What place did Fletcher pass on his way to Phantom Ranch that he said was derelict and dry-rotting?
(a) A dam.
(b) A Supai Village.
(c) Jim Baily's house.
(d) The Hermit Camp.

10. Who were Al and Elma Milotte?
(a) A famous Walt Disney nature photography team.
(b) Jazz musicians.
(c) A famous Hollywood couple.
(d) Famous explorers.

11. What was the first intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher outlines in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) A baseball.
(b) Music from a camper's transistor radio.
(c) Helicopter tracks.
(d) A group of hikers.

12. How did Fletcher get along with his friend during their time studying the Grand Canyon?
(a) Fletcher had trouble because he was used to living in solitude.
(b) They forgot about their research and spent all their time reminiscing.
(c) They got along very well and the visit made Fletcher long for civilization.
(d) They parted on very bad terms.

13. What was the first intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher outlines in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) A baseball.
(b) A group of hikers.
(c) Helicopter tracks.
(d) Music from a camper's transistor radio.

14. How did Fletcher know the Milottes?
(a) They helped him prepare for his trip across California.
(b) He met them while he lived in Kenya.
(c) He met them while he lived in Kenya.
(d) They were related to his wife.

15. What did Fletcher spend most of his time describing and making observations about in "Chapter 6, Rock?"
(a) His sore feet.
(b) The sunsets in the Grand Canyon.
(c) The weather during his journey.
(d) The rocks of the Grand Canyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what ancient living quarters did Fletcher sleep in "Chapter 9, Man?"

2. What disease did Fletcher say plagued William Wallace Bass?

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

4. How did Fletcher get along with his friend during their time studying the Grand Canyon?

5. According to Fletcher, what physical effects could the Pacific Southwest Water Plan have had on the Grand Canyon?

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