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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. What was Fletcher's reaction upon his first trip to the Rim?
(a) Anger at his friend for bringing him.
(b) Laughter at all the funny people there.
(c) Disgust at the destruction around him.
(d) Shock at the majesty of what he saw.

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

3. What river still runs at the bottom of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The Colorado River.
(b) The Gila River.
(c) The Rio Grande.
(d) The Mississippi River.

4. How long did it take to for the Grand Canyon to form?
(a) 200 years.
(b) Millions of years.
(c) A thousand years.
(d) 500 Billion years.

5. How long is the Grand Canyon?
(a) Just under 30 miles long.
(b) One thousand miles long.
(c) Between 50 and 100 miles long.
(d) More than two hundred miles long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did geologists say disrupted the Colorado River's flow and lead to the formation of the Grand Canyon?

2. Why might the Colorado River cause problems for Fletcher?

3. What event sparked a desire for Fletcher to study the Grand Canyon and make a journey through it alone?

4. What were some of the plans for his trip that Fletcher details in "Part 2, The Dream?"

5. How does Fletcher describe the state of the Grand Canyon at the time the book was written?

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