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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. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 1 week.

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

3. What material comprises the sixth layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) Sandstone.
(b) Silt.
(c) Bright Angel Shale.
(d) Quartz.

4. What is the name of the government agency established to protect the rights of Native Americans?
(a) Native American Administration.
(b) Commission of Indian Rights.
(c) Native American Commission.
(d) Bureau of Indian Affairs.

5. Approximately how thick is the third layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 1000 feet.
(b) 750 feet.
(c) 20 feet.
(d) 200 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the current age estimate of the sixth layer of the Grand Canyon?

2. What was Fletcher's reaction upon his first trip to the Rim?

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

4. If he were to realize his dream, what would Fletcher accomplish?

5. What did the note found in Fletcher's care package say?

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