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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XII, The Rio Virgen and theUinkaren Mountains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Powell visit at the Uinta settlement?
(a) Brujhue.
(b) Shoshone.
(c) Dhudit.
(d) Tsauwiat.

2. In Chapter IV, east-west cliffs are formed by what?
(a) Erosion.
(b) Differential degradation.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Glacier carving.

3. What was the name of the tower rocks Powell could see while exploring the canyons on September 12?
(a) Tower of Rocks.
(b) Tomb of the Blessed.
(c) Arch of the Crescent.
(d) Temples of the Virgen.

4. Powell compared the Terrace Plateaus to what?
(a) A wooden roller coaster.
(b) Tall buildings.
(c) Steps in a staircase.
(d) A pair of shoes.

5. What happened to the three men that left the first expedition early?
(a) They made it to the Mormon village.
(b) They return with Powell to try again.
(c) They became rich after selling their story to the press.
(d) They were killed by Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long of an expedition was Powell planning for in Chapter XII?

2. When Powell returned to camp on June 20th, what did the men eat for dinner?

3. In the Mormon town of Schunesburg, what did Powell and his party feast on?

4. What were the dwellings of the Ute known as?

5. What item of clothing was Powell saved by when climbing cliffs in Chapter VIII?

(see the answer key)

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