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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. At the beginning of "Chapter 10, Exit," what does Fletcher say caught up with him while he was washing in the Nankoweap Creek?
(a) A swarm of bees.
(b) A bear.
(c) The world.
(d) Arthritis.

2. Why did Fletcher decide to see the Grand Canyon the first time?
(a) He didn't decide. It was a surprise trip from his girlfriend.
(b) He took a dare.
(c) He wanted to paint a picture of it.
(d) He felt it was an important thing for a tourist in the area to see.

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

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

5. What did Fletcher say would be different about how he would fit into society after his experience in the Grand Canyon?
(a) He was afraid he would not fit in well after spending so much time alone.
(b) He planned to live as a hermit.
(c) He planned to camp outside the Canyon protesting tourists.
(d) He thought he would be a better citizen because of his new insights.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Jim Bailey and the Park naturalist carry with them back over the Rim after speaking with Fletcher in the limestone cave?

3. What is the current age estimate of the second layer of the Grand Canyon?

4. What are layers 4 through 6 of the Grand Canyon called?

5. Who does Fletcher credit with making the first trip through the Grand Canyon?

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