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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 4, Challenge," Fletcher describes the Esplanade as a maze. What constant choice does he say a traveler had to make all along the Esplanade?
(a) Whether to go across the rock terraces or across the talus.
(b) Whether to go straight across the river or travel downstream to a narrower spot.
(c) Whether to follow the wildlife trail or forge his own.
(d) How long to stay in the area.

2. Why might the Colorado River cause problems for Fletcher?
(a) He was highly allergic to a plant that grew along the banks of the river.
(b) It was impassable in some parts.
(c) The animals along the river were dangerous.
(d) He didn't have a boat.

3. What type of graphic is found at the beginning of "Part 3, The Journey?"
(a) A map showing a simplified profile of the geology of the Grand Canyon.
(b) A chart of vegetation found in the Grand Canyon.
(c) A bar graph showing the change in tourism at the Grand Canyon.
(d) A chart of wild life in the desert.

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

5. Why did Fletcher rule out following a route along the Colorado River?
(a) It had many deep gorges and impassable areas.
(b) It crossed into an area sacred to the Havasupai Indians.
(c) It changed to an underground stream in places and was hard to follow.
(d) He was afraid of the roaring water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the place where Fletcher arrived in "Chapter 4, Challenge" such a relief to his spirit?

2. Where did Fletcher decide to spend the first week of his journey?

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

4. How did Fletcher feel about the meeting he attended in "Part 4, Epilogue"?

5. How long did Fletcher plan for his journey to take?

(see the answer key)

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