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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Parts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fletcher, what would the rest of nature around the Grand Canyon do?
(a) Go through a period of reduction to make room for more species.
(b) Stay exactly the same.
(c) Become tame and friendly to survive growing tourism.
(d) Adapt to the continuing changes.

2. Why might the Colorado River cause problems for Fletcher?
(a) He was highly allergic to a plant that grew along the banks of the river.
(b) It was impassable in some parts.
(c) The animals along the river were dangerous.
(d) He didn't have a boat.

3. What does Fletcher say was a sacrilege when it interrupted the silence of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The bray of a donkey.
(b) The squawk of a blue jay.
(c) The honk of a horn.
(d) The screech of an owl.

4. What are hanging terraces?
(a) Narrow sloping ledges.
(b) Hanging gardens.
(c) Walkways without guardrails
(d) Porches at the Grand Canyon National Park Office that hang over the canyon.

5. Why did Fletcher stay at the Grand Canyon Village for a while just before beginning his trip?
(a) He liked the view.
(b) He was waiting for his friend.
(c) His heel was infected.
(d) He was trying to raise money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fletcher says while studying the Grand Canyon he realized the silence there was not a timeless one as he first thought. How does he define it instead?

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

4. When did Fletcher's dream become a reality?

5. How did Fletcher redefine the path of his trip?

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