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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 7, Rhythm," how does Fletcher describe the change in how he connected to the Canyon?
(a) It began as fragmented parts and sights and ended as a crystallized, cohesive experience.
(b) It began as an enjoyable adventure and ended in pain and discouragement.
(c) It began as a search for undiscovered wildlife and ended as a successful research trip.
(d) It began as a dream and ended as a tragedy.

2. What lifestyle does Fletcher describe in a footnote in "Part 2, The Dream?"
(a) A compulsive gambler.
(b) A famous millionaire.
(c) An accomplished musician.
(d) A compulsive walker.

3. What term does the author use for what comprises the third layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) The Supai Formation.
(b) The Grand Layer.
(c) The Great Formation.
(d) The Canyon Layer.

4. How did Fletcher feel about leaving the Canyon in "Chapter 10 Exit?"
(a) He was ready to be up and out.
(b) He was so sad, he cried.
(c) He wanted to stay and build a dude ranch.
(d) He was disappointed that he could not stay another week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Fletcher attend a few weeks after the end of his journey through the Grand Canyon?

2. What is the current age estimate of the third layer of the Grand Canyon?

3. Why does Fletcher say it might have been good that he didn't start his journey right after he decided to take it?

4. Fletcher says while studying the Grand Canyon he realized the silence there was not a timeless one as he first thought. How does he define it instead?

5. What realization did Fletcher reach as he spent time observing wildlife on the sand bar?

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