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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Fletcher, how did the changes in the earth that formed the Grand Canyon happen?
(a) Quickly after an eruption.
(b) Very slowly.
(c) Dramatically with a large explosion.
(d) Moderately after a cataclysmic event.

2. What material comprises the sixth layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) Silt.
(b) Quartz.
(c) Bright Angel Shale.
(d) Sandstone.

3. According to Fletcher, what would the rest of nature around the Grand Canyon do?
(a) Adapt to the continuing changes.
(b) Stay exactly the same.
(c) Go through a period of reduction to make room for more species.
(d) Become tame and friendly to survive growing tourism.

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

5. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how long did Fletcher stay at the Grand Canyon Village?

2. How does Fletcher describe the Grand Canyon?

3. Why was the place where Fletcher arrived in "Chapter 4, Challenge" such a relief to his spirit?

4. Approximately how thick is the fifth layer of the Grand Canyon?

5. What questions does Fletcher say he hoped he would find some solutions for as he traveled the Grand Canyon?

(see the answer key)

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