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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 does Fletcher say was a sacrilege when it interrupted the silence of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The screech of an owl.
(b) The squawk of a blue jay.
(c) The bray of a donkey.
(d) The honk of a horn.

2. What material makes up the second layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) Sandstone.
(b) Granite.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Volcanic ash.

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

4. What did Fletcher claim he began to hear as he traveled?
(a) The rhythm of the rock.
(b) Crickets.
(c) Doves.
(d) A ringing in his ears.

5. 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 were concerned for wildlife that was dying because of a drought.
(c) They wanted to divert tourism away from the Grand Canyon to preserve it.
(d) They wanted to divert water from the Grand Canyon so it would stop changing and remain beautiful forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the Grand Canyon does Fletcher describe as "a large gap in time between two layers of rocks?"

2. What are some things Fletcher describes in "Part 2, The Dream?"

3. How does Fletcher describe the state of the Grand Canyon at the time the book was written?

4. What creatures did Fletcher enjoy observing after passing the last barrier past Phantom Ranch?

5. How did Fletcher get along with his friend during their time studying the Grand Canyon?

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