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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the current age estimate of the fourth layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 100 million years.
(b) 500 million years.
(c) 300 million years.
(d) 50 million years.

2. What was the first intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher outlines in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) A group of hikers.
(b) Music from a camper's transistor radio.
(c) Helicopter tracks.
(d) A baseball.

3. Why does Fletcher say William Wallace Bass moved to the Grand Canyon area?
(a) To learn how to live like an Indian.
(b) To become one with nature.
(c) To find a better climate to cure or relieve his illness.
(d) To escape the law.

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 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.
(c) He was tired of the Canyon and was ready for the journey to end.
(d) He was angry at the Canyon for costing him his health.

5. What advice did Lorenzo Sinyala offer to Fletcher?
(a) Sound advice regarding the downward trail and the Supai village.
(b) Sound advice about escaping a bear attack.
(c) Sound advice about marriage.
(d) Sound advice about walking long distances.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the Fletcher, how did the changes in the earth that formed the Grand Canyon happen?

3. What was Fletcher reminded of while listening to noises some creatures were making?

4. Where did Fletcher decide to spend the last two weeks of his journey?

5. Where was Lorenzo Sinyala born?

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