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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what did Fletcher begin to worry in "Chapter 3, Interlude?"
(a) Bad weather.
(b) The endangered animals living in the canyon.
(c) The lack of modern technology in the Supai village.
(d) His injured ankle.

2. What did Fletcher pass and nearly miss altogether in "Chapter 4, Challenge?"
(a) The gap in the pass.
(b) The trail through the ravine.
(c) The only fresh water for miles.
(d) The first air drop of supplies.

3. What lifestyle does Fletcher describe in a footnote in "Part 2, The Dream?"
(a) A compulsive walker.
(b) A compulsive gambler.
(c) A famous millionaire.
(d) An accomplished musician.

4. What advice did Lorenzo Sinyala offer to Fletcher?
(a) Sound advice about walking long distances.
(b) Sound advice about escaping a bear attack.
(c) Sound advice regarding the downward trail and the Supai village.
(d) Sound advice about marriage.

5. What is the area directly above the seventh layer of the Grand Canyon called?
(a) The Tonto Platform.
(b) The Red Wall.
(c) The Rim.
(d) The Grand Trench.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?

2. What did Fletcher say he saw even before he came close to the Grand Canyon?

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

4. What are hanging terraces?

5. The Grand Canyon is found in the northern part of what state?

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