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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If he were to realize his dream, what would Fletcher accomplish?
(a) He would be the first person to make a solo trek through the Grand Canyon.
(b) He would swim across the river in record time.
(c) He would write a song about the place that would raise him to stardom.
(d) He would be the youngest person to make it to the top peak.

2. What was one sad reflection Fletcher recorded in his notebook in "Chapter 10, Exit?"
(a) He said for a while other places would look dull.
(b) He said he would miss the beavers.
(c) He said he would probably never visit the Grand Canyon again.
(d) He said he dreaded sleeping in a house again.

3. Where were William Wallace Bass's ashes scattered?
(a) Along the trail to Bass Camp.
(b) Into the air from the Rim.
(c) A butte called Holy Grail Temple.
(d) Into the Colorado River.

4. How long is the Grand Canyon?
(a) More than two hundred miles long.
(b) Just under 30 miles long.
(c) One thousand miles long.
(d) Between 50 and 100 miles long.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Fletcher rule out following a route along the Colorado River?

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

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

4. What types of activities did Fletcher describe in "Chapter 7, Rhythm?"

5. In "Chapter 9, Man," Fletcher planned to spend several days with a friend researching the Canyon. Who was this friend?

(see the answer key)

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