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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Fletcher stay at the Grand Canyon Village for a while just before beginning his trip?
(a) He was waiting for his friend.
(b) He liked the view.
(c) His heel was infected.
(d) He was trying to raise money.

2. How long after he saw the Grand Canyon for the first time did Fletcher begin his trip?
(a) About 6 months.
(b) About a year.
(c) Exactly 2 years.
(d) Almost 2 months.

3. 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.

4. How did Fletcher say the big moment happened when he knew he would take the journey through the Grand Canyon?
(a) Unexpectedly.
(b) Explosively.
(c) Slowly.
(d) There was no big moment.

5. Approximately how thick is the third layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 1000 feet.
(b) 20 feet.
(c) 750 feet.
(d) 200 feet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Fletcher say he realized he might be doing when he hiked through the Grand Canyon?

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

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

5. To what did Fletcher attribute the distance traveled from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?

(see the answer key)

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