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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIII, Over the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Powell know that Indians frequented the place where they slept on June 26th?
(a) Grafitti.
(b) Woven baskets.
(c) Pieces of pottery.
(d) Tent poles lying around.

2. The Colorado River forms where which two rivers meet?
(a) The San Juan and the Gunnison.
(b) The Grand and the Green.
(c) The Glenn Canyon and the Hoover.
(d) The Gila and the Gold.

3. Which boat was capsized on July 21st?
(a) "Emma Dean."
(b) "Kitty Clude's Sister."
(c) "Maid of the Canyon."
(d) "No Name."

4. The crew had an uncomfortable night on July 12th. Why?
(a) Freezing temperatures.
(b) Wild animals.
(c) A sandstorm.
(d) A rainstorm.

5. What feeds the Colorado in the high region during the summer months?
(a) Rain storms.
(b) Thunderstorms.
(c) Melted snow.
(d) Underground springs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the group need to build at the beginning of Chapter XIII?

2. When was the party ready to cross the river by boat?

3. Which boat got into a dangerous situation in the Canyon of Lodore?

4. On the first day of the journey down the Colorado, what did the crew lose?

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

(see the answer key)

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