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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V, From Green River City To Flaming Gorge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the source of the Gila River?
(a) Utah.
(b) Arizona.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Colorado.

2. Why did the men stop on May 25th?
(a) To repair one of the boats.
(b) To hunt sheep.
(c) To test out the sexton.
(d) To wash clothes.

3. Why did the expedition stop on May 27th?
(a) Day of rest.
(b) Weather.
(c) Fire.
(d) Indians.

4. What cliffs are located between the Pink Cliffs?
(a) The Red Cliffs.
(b) The Brown Cliffs.
(c) The White Cliffs.
(d) The Grey Cliffs.

5. Where do the Basin Range Province Waters flow?
(a) The Colorado River
(b) The Uinta River.
(c) Yellowstone Park.
(d) Salt Lakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides Powell, how many men went on the journey down the Colorado?

2. When Powell began his journey down the Colorado, how many boats did he have?

3. How is an escarpment formed?

4. The Grand River flows through what kind of terrain?

5. The Colorado River forms where which two rivers meet?

(see the answer key)

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