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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 it take to for the Grand Canyon to form?
(a) Millions of years.
(b) A thousand years.
(c) 200 years.
(d) 500 Billion years.

2. What is the current age estimate of the second layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 500 million years.
(b) 10 million years.
(c) 50 thousand years.
(d) 250 million years.

3. What was Fletcher's reaction upon his first trip to the Rim?
(a) Shock at the majesty of what he saw.
(b) Disgust at the destruction around him.
(c) Laughter at all the funny people there.
(d) Anger at his friend for bringing him.

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

5. What are layers 4 through 6 of the Grand Canyon called?
(a) The Red Wall.
(b) The Great Unconformity.
(c) The Rim.
(d) Esplanade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fletcher say he realized he might be doing when he hiked through the Grand Canyon?

2. Where did Fletcher arrive in "Chapter 4, Challenge" that was such a relief to him?

3. How does Fletcher describe the state of the Grand Canyon at the time the book was written?

4. What is the current age estimate of the seventh layer of the Grand Canyon?

5. What is the name of the government agency established to protect the rights of Native Americans?

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