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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX, Ffrom The Mouth Of The Uinta River To The Junction Of The Grand and Green.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Stillwater Canyon?
(a) 37.25 miles.
(b) 48 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 42.75 miles.

2. Who camped at the same location in the Canyon of Ladore where Powell's group was at?
(a) Ashley's party.
(b) Emma's party.
(c) Beth's party.
(d) Nicole's party.

3. How high are the highest walls of Stillwater Canyon?
(a) 1,300 feet.
(b) 1,500 feet.
(c) 3,500 feet.
(d) 500 feet.

4. The Terrace Plateaus are a group of ______.
(a) Rivers.
(b) Tablelands.
(c) Indian tribes.
(d) Cliff dwellings.

5. What made the men sick in the beginning of Chapter IX?
(a) Dehydration.
(b) Potato tops.
(c) Spoiled meat.
(d) Dirty water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Trin-Alcove Bind named after?

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

3. What is "The Butte of the Cross" named after?

4. What did the men do at night on June 8th?

5. The crew had an uncomfortable night on July 12th. Why?

(see the answer key)

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