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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. In "Chapter 7, Rhythm," how does Fletcher describe the change in how he connected to the Canyon?
(a) It began as a dream and ended as a tragedy.
(b) It began as a search for undiscovered wildlife and ended as a successful research trip.
(c) It began as an enjoyable adventure and ended in pain and discouragement.
(d) It began as fragmented parts and sights and ended as a crystallized, cohesive experience.

2. How many years did William Wallace Bass live in the Canyon?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 60 years.

3. Approximately how thick is the first layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 400 feet.
(b) 1000 feet.
(c) 20 feet.
(d) 5 feet.

4. What was on the sheets of paper Fletcher found in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) Instructions from Jim Bailey.
(b) A note from Doug Powell.
(c) Instructions for exiting the Grand Canyon safely.
(d) A daily bulletin from 1947 about a Colorado River expedition.

5. What did geologists say disrupted the Colorado River's flow and lead to the formation of the Grand Canyon?
(a) A volcano.
(b) A land slide.
(c) An upheaval of earth.
(d) A comet.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Grand Canyon is found in the northern part of what state?

2. What is the current age estimate of the fourth layer of the Grand Canyon?

3. Who is the "The Man" in The Man Who Walked Through Time?

4. What was Fletcher's reaction upon his first trip to the Rim?

5. What did Fletcher spend most of his time describing and making observations about in "Chapter 6, Rock?"

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