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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. Where did Fletcher spend four days walking on his journey from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?
(a) Across the Middle Canyon.
(b) Over the Ranger Plateau.
(c) Along the Colorado River.
(d) Along the Tonto Platform.

2. How long did it take Fletcher to travel from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) 2 days.

3. Where did Fletcher's journey begin?
(a) The Alamo.
(b) Hualpai Hilltop.
(c) The Rio Grande.
(d) The Grand Ravine.

4. What did the Fletcher have to change in "Chapter 2, Reconnaissance?"
(a) His mode of transportation from hiking to riding a mule.
(b) His eating habits to that of a vegetarian.
(c) His expectations for a walking partner.
(d) His mindset from working every day to living more simply.

5. What did "Part II, The Dream" describe?
(a) A nightmare Fletcher had in which he fell from a high cliff.
(b) A childhood dream of Fletcher's in which he visited an American Indian village.
(c) Fletcher's dream to become a famous explorer.
(d) Fletcher's pans to study the Grand Canyon and travel it alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In contrast to people fresh from the city, how did Fletcher view the area near Phantom Ranch?

2. What does the book say geologists believe formed the Grand Canyon?

3. What information was not sought by Fletcher before beginning his trip?

4. What is the current age estimate of the third layer of the Grand Canyon?

5. What was Fletcher's only concern about the proposed trip?

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