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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 did Fletcher find difficult, if not impossible, to mentally grasp and understand in "Chapter 1, Entrance?"
(a) The number of animals in the area.
(b) The Supai customs.
(c) The immenseness of his surroundings and the age of the Grand Canyon.
(d) His responsibility to the wildlife of the area.

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

3. Who does Fletcher credit with making the first trip through the Grand Canyon?
(a) Lewis and Clark.
(b) Hernando DeSoto.
(c) Lorenzo Sinyala.
(d) John Wesley Powell.

4. What part of nature is not described in "Part 2, The Dream?"
(a) The beauty of the Grand Canyon.
(b) Various rocks.
(c) The immenseness and timelessness of the Rim.
(d) The peace of the ocean.

5. When did Fletcher's dream become a reality?
(a) Early December.
(b) Mid-April.
(c) Late February.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How long did Fletcher rest at Bass Trail?

5. According to Fletcher's observations, how did people fresh from the city view the area near Phantom Ranch?

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