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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. What part of nature is not described in "Part 2, The Dream?"
(a) The beauty of the Grand Canyon.
(b) Various rocks.
(c) The immenseness and timelessness of the Rim.
(d) The peace of the ocean.

2. About how long did Fletcher stay at the Grand Canyon Village?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 weeks.

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

4. What event sparked a desire for Fletcher to study the Grand Canyon and make a journey through it alone?
(a) A visit from and American Indian in a dream.
(b) The death of a close friend.
(c) A television special highlighting the place.
(d) An impromptu side trip made to the Grand Canyon during a cross country journey with a friend.

5. How did Fletcher redefine the path of his trip?
(a) From "through the Canyon" to "to the Canyon floor and back."
(b) From "around the Rim" to "along the Colorado River."
(c) From "through the Canyon" to "around the Rim."
(d) From "one end of the Grand Canyon to the other" to "one end of the Grand Canyon National Park to the other."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did geologists say disrupted the Colorado River's flow and lead to the formation of the Grand Canyon?

2. What was the approximate depth of the Grand Canyon at the time the book was written?

3. How does Fletcher describe the Grand Canyon?

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

5. According to the Fletcher, how did the changes in the earth that formed the Grand Canyon happen?

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