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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other changes was Fletcher concerned would occur if the Pacific Southwest Water Plan passed.
(a) The Grand Canyon would be used as a landfill.
(b) The tourist industry at the Grand Canyon would die, taking money with it.
(c) Graffiti and pollution would spoil the surfaces of the cliff dwellings.
(d) Fletcher's book wouldn't sell because no one would want to visit the Grand Canyon anymore.

2. What is the current age estimate of the fourth layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 300 million years.
(b) 500 million years.
(c) 50 million years.
(d) 100 million years.

3. In "Part 4, Epilogue" what does Fletcher say no man has a right to do?
(a) Vandalize a natural museum.
(b) Build cities.
(c) Stop the progress of other men.
(d) Build dams.

4. What were two things Fletcher mentions could have made parts of his path impassable?
(a) The Native American population and the mountain.
(b) The desert and rattlesnake nests.
(c) The Colorado River and the hanging terraces.
(d) Wolves and bears.

5. What action by William Wallace Bass did Fletcher disagree with?
(a) His move to the Southwest.
(b) The way he took advantage of tourists.
(c) His decision about where to build Bass Camp.
(d) His fight with other ranchers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Fletcher say the big moment happened when he knew he would take the journey through the Grand Canyon?

2. What did geologists say disrupted the Colorado River's flow and lead to the formation of the Grand Canyon?

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

4. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?

5. While at Phantom Ranch, what did Fletcher miss and want back that earlier in his journey made him uncomfortable?

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