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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 1 year.

2. What were some of the plans for his trip that Fletcher details in "Part 2, The Dream?"
(a) Plans to arrange for a replacement for him at work.
(b) Plans to arrange for food and water during his trip.
(c) Plans for a mule to help him navigate the Grand Canyon.
(d) Plans to arrange a series of interviews with newspapers about his trip.

3. What was Fletcher's reaction upon his first trip to the Rim?
(a) Disgust at the destruction around him.
(b) Laughter at all the funny people there.
(c) Anger at his friend for bringing him.
(d) Shock at the majesty of what he saw.

4. Why did Fletcher decide to see the Grand Canyon the first time?
(a) He didn't decide. It was a surprise trip from his girlfriend.
(b) He felt it was an important thing for a tourist in the area to see.
(c) He took a dare.
(d) He wanted to paint a picture of it.

5. When Fletcher's idea was first fully formed, what doubts bugged him?
(a) How he would ask his boss for time off.
(b) How he would stay away from home so long.
(c) What he would do about his diabetes while he was on his journey.
(d) No real doubts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fletcher says while studying the Grand Canyon he realized the silence there was not a timeless one as he first thought. How does he define it instead?

2. Part 1 is called "The Place." What is the place?

3. What are some things Fletcher describes in "Part 2, The Dream?"

4. Where did Fletcher go to ask questions about the area in which he would be traveling?

5. How long is the Grand Canyon?

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