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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. How did Fletcher redefine the path of his trip?
(a) From "around the Rim" to "along the Colorado River."
(b) From "one end of the Grand Canyon to the other" to "one end of the Grand Canyon National Park to the other."
(c) From "through the Canyon" to "to the Canyon floor and back."
(d) From "through the Canyon" to "around the Rim."

2. What was the approximate depth of the Grand Canyon at the time the book was written?
(a) 500 feet.
(b) 1 mile.
(c) 2000 feet.
(d) 5 miles.

3. What does Fletcher say he knew as soon as he saw the Grand Canyon?
(a) This place would make him famous.
(b) The way he saw things would change.
(c) He would soon be hangliding over the Canyon.
(d) His fear of heights was coming back.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Fletcher, what would the rest of nature around the Grand Canyon do?

4. What questions does Fletcher say he hoped he would find some solutions for as he traveled the Grand Canyon?

5. How long is the Grand Canyon?

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