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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. How did Fletcher feel about the Grand Canyon during his time at Phantom Ranch?
(a) He was angry at the Canyon for costing him his health.
(b) He was tired of the Canyon and was ready for the journey to end.
(c) He wanted to build a home in the Canyon.
(d) He sensed a barrier between himself and the Canyon even though he tried to enjoy the rocks and other things as he did during his journey.

2. Who drove Fletcher to the parking area at the edge of the Rim?
(a) Lorenzo Sinyala.
(b) John Wesley Powell.
(c) Colin Fletcher.
(d) His father.

3. Why did Fletcher rule out following a route along the Colorado River?
(a) He was afraid of the roaring water.
(b) It changed to an underground stream in places and was hard to follow.
(c) It crossed into an area sacred to the Havasupai Indians.
(d) It had many deep gorges and impassable areas.

4. What material makes up the first and youngest layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) Quartz.
(b) Silt.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Volcanic ash.

5. What was one activity Fletcher thought might have accounted for a feeling of disconnection during his stay at Phantom Ranch?
(a) Writing.
(b) Photography.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Paying bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the area directly above the seventh layer of the Grand Canyon called?

2. How did Fletcher redefine the path of his trip?

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

4. As Fletcher approached Phantom Ranch, what did he begin to notice?

5. Whom does Fletcher credit with giving him the most knowledge of the Grand Canyon?

(see the answer key)

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