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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fletcher say he realized he might be doing when he hiked through the Grand Canyon?
(a) He would come as close to traveling back through time as possible.
(b) He would be making his last hiking trip.
(c) He would be fulfilling a dream from his early childhood.
(d) He would be following in the footsteps of hundreds of great hikers.

2. What are layers 4 through 6 of the Grand Canyon called?
(a) The Rim.
(b) The Red Wall.
(c) The Great Unconformity.
(d) Esplanade.

3. Why did Fletcher rule out following a route along the Colorado River?
(a) It changed to an underground stream in places and was hard to follow.
(b) He was afraid of the roaring water.
(c) It crossed into an area sacred to the Havasupai Indians.
(d) It had many deep gorges and impassable areas.

4. What urge came to Fletcher's mind as he witnessed the different sights at the Rim?
(a) To hike the canyon.
(b) To leave and never come back.
(c) To climb the mountain.
(d) To swim across the river.

5. What material makes up the first and youngest layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) Quartz.
(b) Silt.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Volcanic ash.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are hanging terraces?

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

3. What did the Fletcher have to change in "Chapter 2, Reconnaissance?"

4. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?

5. What did "Part II, The Dream" describe?

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