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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. Who says, "I do not think I ever really considered that things might go seriously wrong"?
(a) Lorenzo Sinyala.
(b) Colin Fletcher.
(c) William Wallace Bass.
(d) John Wesley Powell.

2. What did Fletcher say he saw even before he came close to the Grand Canyon?
(a) Jagged cliffs.
(b) Tourists.
(c) Color.
(d) Space.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are hanging terraces?

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

4. What does Fletcher say was a sacrilege when it interrupted the silence of the Grand Canyon?

5. What are some things Fletcher describes in "Part 2, The Dream?"

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