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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. How did Fletcher say the big moment happened when he knew he would take the journey through the Grand Canyon?
(a) Explosively.
(b) Slowly.
(c) There was no big moment.
(d) Unexpectedly.

2. Where did Fletcher decide to spend the last two weeks of his journey?
(a) At Bass Camp.
(b) In the Supai village.
(c) Studying the museum of the Grand Canyon.
(d) In a cave by the river.

3. What is considered the top layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The Erosion Surface.
(b) The top of the Rim.
(c) The Inner Gorge.
(d) The Tonto Platform.

4. How many layers of the Grand Canyon are shown in the schematic in "Part 3, The Journey?"
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

5. What was Fletcher's only concern about the proposed trip?
(a) That it would be physically impossible.
(b) That he would be too lonely.
(c) That his family would not support him.
(d) That he would drown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cheerful tribal tourist manager did Fletcher meet in "Chapter 3, Interlude?"

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

3. How did Fletcher feel about leaving the Canyon in "Chapter 10 Exit?"

4. Why was the place where Fletcher arrived in "Chapter 4, Challenge" such a relief to his spirit?

5. Why does Fletcher say it might have been good that he didn't start his journey right after he decided to take it?

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