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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. According to Fletcher, what would the rest of nature around the Grand Canyon do?
(a) Adapt to the continuing changes.
(b) Become tame and friendly to survive growing tourism.
(c) Stay exactly the same.
(d) Go through a period of reduction to make room for more species.

2. About what specific skill did Fletcher compliment William Wallace Bass?
(a) His congeniality.
(b) His ability to garden in the desert climate.
(c) His construction ability.
(d) His prospecting skills.

3. What is considered the top layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The top of the Rim.
(b) The Tonto Platform.
(c) The Inner Gorge.
(d) The Erosion Surface.

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

5. What is the area directly underneath the seventh layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The Erosion Surface.
(b) The Grand Platform.
(c) Esplanade.
(d) The Angle Pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how thick is the third layer of the Grand Canyon?

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

3. How did Fletcher feel about the Grand Canyon during his time at Phantom Ranch?

4. Where was Lorenzo Sinyala born?

5. What types of activities did Fletcher describe in "Chapter 7, Rhythm?"

(see the answer key)

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