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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 kind of condition was Fletcher in at the beginning of his trip?
(a) Diabetic but with great stamina.
(b) Suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
(c) Great physical condition.
(d) Just recovering from influenza.

2. Approximately how thick is the fifth layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 200 feet.
(b) 50 feet.
(c) 1000 feet.
(d) 500 feet.

3. Where was Lorenzo Sinyala born?
(a) San Antonio, Texas.
(b) San Diego, California.
(c) Flagstaff, Arizona.
(d) A Supai village.

4. According to Fletcher, what was the motivation behind the Pacific Southwest Water Plan engineers?
(a) They wanted the challenge and were trying to save their jobs.
(b) They wanted to divert water from the Grand Canyon so it would stop changing and remain beautiful forever.
(c) They wanted to divert tourism away from the Grand Canyon to preserve it.
(d) They were concerned for wildlife that was dying because of a drought.

5. Where did Fletcher go to ask questions about the area in which he would be traveling?
(a) The Forestry Service Office.
(b) The Desert Travel Information Center.
(c) The Arizona State Park Building.
(d) The Grand Canyon National Park Office.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 7, Rhythm," how does Fletcher describe the change in how he connected to the Canyon?

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

3. What did Fletcher say would be different about how he will fit into society?

4. What does Fletcher say was a sacrilege when it interrupted the silence of the Grand Canyon?

5. Who drove Fletcher to the parking area at the edge of the Rim?

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