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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 did geologists say disrupted the Colorado River's flow and lead to the formation of the Grand Canyon?
(a) A volcano.
(b) A comet.
(c) A land slide.
(d) An upheaval of earth.

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

3. What does the book say geologists believe formed the Grand Canyon?
(a) A volcanic eruption.
(b) The Colorado River.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A large sea that evaporated after a 200 year drought.

4. How does "Part 1, The Place" begin?
(a) With facts about the Grand Canyon.
(b) With facts about tourist destinations in the United States.
(c) With information on traveling through Arizona.
(d) With advice on hiking.

5. Why does Fletcher say it might have been good that he didn't start his journey right after he decided to take it?
(a) It gave him more time to say goodbye to his family.
(b) The time helped him test the idea to see whether or not he really wanted to do it.
(c) It gave him time to fully recover from the flu.
(d) It gave him time to get the nerve together for the dangerous trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information was not sought by Fletcher before beginning his trip?

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

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

4. What does Fletcher say he knew as soon as he saw the Grand Canyon?

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

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