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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. What were the women doing that Powell's party came across on the way to the Grand Canyon?
(a) Harvesting seeds.
(b) Praying.
(c) Gathering berries.
(d) Laundry.

2. At base camp on September 17th, how did Powell plan on reloading supplies?
(a) Employing Indians to bring them down the canyon.
(b) Sending a member of his team to the nearest village.
(c) Burying enough rations to last in the sand.
(d) Packing supplies on mules.

3. How many rivers flow through the Pink Cliffs?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. How old was the Indian Powell met in Chapter VIII?
(a) Over 100.
(b) Almost 90.
(c) Nearly 80.
(d) About 50.

5. When Powell returned to camp on June 20th, what did the men eat for dinner?
(a) Bear.
(b) Elk.
(c) Fish.
(d) Quail.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Powell signal to others that he was ready to be picked up in the boat?

2. What is Sierra Escalante named after?

3. How far away was the Uinta Indian settlement from the river?

4. The Terrace Plateaus are a group of ______.

5. Who did Powell visit at the Uinta settlement?

(see the answer key)

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