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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. What is the area directly above the seventh layer of the Grand Canyon called?
(a) The Red Wall.
(b) The Rim.
(c) The Grand Trench.
(d) The Tonto Platform.

2. What is the name of the government agency established to protect the rights of Native Americans?
(a) Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(b) Native American Commission.
(c) Native American Administration.
(d) Commission of Indian Rights.

3. What event sparked a desire for Fletcher to study the Grand Canyon and make a journey through it alone?
(a) The death of a close friend.
(b) A visit from and American Indian in a dream.
(c) A television special highlighting the place.
(d) An impromptu side trip made to the Grand Canyon during a cross country journey with a friend.

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

5. How long after he saw the Grand Canyon for the first time did Fletcher begin his trip?
(a) Exactly 2 years.
(b) About a year.
(c) About 6 months.
(d) Almost 2 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Fletcher, how did the changes in the earth that formed the Grand Canyon happen?

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

3. In "Chapter 4, Challenge," Fletcher describes the Esplanade as a maze. What constant choice does he say a traveler had to make all along the Esplanade?

4. What urge came to Fletcher's mind as he witnessed the different sights at the Rim?

5. What does Fletcher say he realized he might be doing when he hiked through the Grand Canyon?

(see the answer key)

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