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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 was Fletcher afraid would be the most tragic loss for the Grand Canyon if the proposed water plan went through?
(a) Boss Camp.
(b) The Havasupai Village.
(c) The mules.
(d) The silence.

2. How many layers of the Grand Canyon are shown in the schematic in "Part 3, The Journey?"
(a) 5.
(b) 20.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. Approximately how thick is the fifth layer of the Grand Canyon?
(a) 50 feet.
(b) 500 feet.
(c) 200 feet.
(d) 1000 feet.

4. Why was the place where Fletcher arrived in "Chapter 4, Challenge" such a relief to his spirit?
(a) His arrival meant he was almost done with his trip.
(b) It was a wide open area, a relief from the closed spaces of the side canyons.
(c) He found fresh water there.
(d) He found a better shelter for the night.

5. What creatures did Fletcher enjoy observing after passing the last barrier past Phantom Ranch?
(a) Beavers.
(b) Chipmunks.
(c) Coyotes.
(d) Eagles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Fletcher say William Wallace Bass moved to the Grand Canyon area?

3. In "Part 4, Epilogue" what does Fletcher say no man has a right to do?

4. What was the 3rd intrusion from the outside world that Fletcher describes in "Chapter 10, Exit?"

5. In what ancient living quarters did Fletcher sleep in "Chapter 9, Man?"

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