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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 does the book say geologists believe formed the Grand Canyon?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A large sea that evaporated after a 200 year drought.
(c) A volcanic eruption.
(d) The Colorado River.

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

3. How long is the Grand Canyon?
(a) Between 50 and 100 miles long.
(b) Just under 30 miles long.
(c) One thousand miles long.
(d) More than two hundred miles long.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If he were to realize his dream, what would Fletcher accomplish?

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

3. What did Fletcher say he saw even before he came close to the Grand Canyon?

4. What information was not sought by Fletcher before beginning his trip?

5. What river still runs at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?

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