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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. When did Powell first visit the Colorado territory?
(a) 1872.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1855.
(d) 1869.

2. What is found in Walnut Canyon?
(a) Volcanic pools.
(b) An oasis.
(c) Walnut trees.
(d) Cliff houses.

3. What did Powell view in awe on September 26?
(a) The Kaibab Plateau.
(b) The Colorado River.
(c) The Grand Canyon.
(d) Lake Powell.

4. What did the crew find at the mouth of the San Rafael?
(a) Baskets.
(b) Ashes.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Arrowheads.

5. In the Mormon town of Schunesburg, what did Powell and his party feast on?
(a) Fish and figs.
(b) Acorns and tortillas.
(c) Venison.
(d) Melons and grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Powell visit at the Uinta settlement?

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

3. What did the crew do while stopped on July 18th?

4. How many men left the expedition while in the Grand Canyon?

5. What device needed to be repaired on May 27th?

(see the answer key)

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