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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Fletcher headed at the beginning of "Chapter 9, Man"?
(a) Across the river.
(b) Back to Phantom Ranch.
(c) To the air drop site.
(d) Into a deep valley.

3. What material makes up the first and youngest layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) Volcanic ash.
(b) Limestone.
(c) Silt.
(d) Quartz.

4. How did Fletcher feel about the Grand Canyon during his time at Phantom Ranch?
(a) He wanted to build a home in the Canyon.
(b) He was tired of the Canyon and was ready for the journey to end.
(c) He sensed a barrier between himself and the Canyon even though he tried to enjoy the rocks and other things as he did during his journey.
(d) He was angry at the Canyon for costing him his health.

5. How long did it take Fletcher to travel from Bass Trail to Phantom Ranch?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) One week.
(c) One month.
(d) 2 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "Chapter 8, Life" what did Fletcher say he should have known "would drag me back into the present?"

2. What action by William Wallace Bass did Fletcher disagree with?

3. Who is the "The Man" in The Man Who Walked Through Time?

4. How long did Dr. Harvey Butchart study the Grand Canyon?

5. What were two things Fletcher mentions could have made parts of his path impassable?

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