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

2. What kind of condition was Fletcher in at the beginning of his trip?
(a) Just recovering from influenza.
(b) Great physical condition.
(c) Diabetic but with great stamina.
(d) Suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

3. How does Fletcher describe the Grand Canyon?
(a) "An upside-down mountain wonder."
(b) "A chasm . . . like a gigantic and impossible desert crevasse."
(c) "Huge stacks of multicolored rock."
(d) "A gigantic hole in the desert plateau."

4. The Grand Canyon is found in the northern part of what state?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Colorado.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Arizona.

5. Who is the "The Man" in The Man Who Walked Through Time?
(a) Lorenzo Sinyala.
(b) William Wallace Bass.
(c) John Wesley Powell.
(d) Colin Fletcher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Fletcher say the big moment happened when he knew he would take the journey through the Grand Canyon?

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

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

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

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