View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Part 1 is called "The Place." What is the place?
(a) The Painted Desert.
(b) Arizona.
(c) The Grand Canyon.
(d) Forester Canyon.

2. At the beginning of "Chapter 6, Rock" what was one of the things Fletcher noticed and described that was in the cave where his first cache was stored?
(a) Bear tracks.
(b) White limestone.
(c) A rare beetle.
(d) Cave paintings.

3. According to the Fletcher, how did the changes in the earth that formed the Grand Canyon happen?
(a) Dramatically with a large explosion.
(b) Quickly after an eruption.
(c) Moderately after a cataclysmic event.
(d) Very slowly.

4. What realization did Fletcher reach as he spent time observing wildlife on the sand bar?
(a) He would like to write a book about wildlife in the Canyon.
(b) He was no longer in awe of the Canyon, instead he expresses a discovery of unity among plants and creatures and all other things.
(c) He had misjudged his distance from the airdrop and would have to walk through the night to make it on time.
(d) He would be out of food in one day.

5. Why might the Colorado River cause problems for Fletcher?
(a) He didn't have a boat.
(b) It was impassable in some parts.
(c) He was highly allergic to a plant that grew along the banks of the river.
(d) The animals along the river were dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of nature is not described in "Part 2, The Dream?"

2. What does the book say geologists believe formed the Grand Canyon?

3. What is the current age estimate of the sixth layer of the Grand Canyon?

4. While at Phantom Ranch, what did Fletcher miss and want back that earlier in his journey made him uncomfortable?

5. Why did Fletcher decide to see the Grand Canyon the first time?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 369 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample