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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 were two things Fletcher mentions could have made parts of his path impassable?
(a) The Native American population and the mountain.
(b) Wolves and bears.
(c) The Colorado River and the hanging terraces.
(d) The desert and rattlesnake nests.

2. What does the book say geologists believe formed the Grand Canyon?
(a) A large sea that evaporated after a 200 year drought.
(b) The Colorado River.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A volcanic eruption.

3. At the beginning of "Chapter 6, Rock" what was one of the things Fletcher noticed and described that was in the cave where his first cache was stored?
(a) Cave paintings.
(b) White limestone.
(c) A rare beetle.
(d) Bear tracks.

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

5. What information was not sought by Fletcher before beginning his trip?
(a) Information about the possibility of attacks by wild boar.
(b) Information about the existence of water sources.
(c) Information about trails.
(d) Information about weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are hanging terraces?

2. In "Chapter 2, Reconnaissance," what does Fletcher say he realized during his trip?

3. What are some things Fletcher describes in "Part 2, The Dream?"

4. What term does the author use for what comprises the third layer of the Grand Canyon?

5. How long after he saw the Grand Canyon for the first time did Fletcher begin his trip?

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