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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. After the wreck in the Canyon of Lodore, how did the men travel for the next two miles?
(a) Swam.
(b) Ran.
(c) Walked.
(d) Rowed.

2. How is an escarpment formed?
(a) A sandstorm.
(b) A glacier.
(c) A volcano.
(d) A fault.

3. What was Powell sitting near at the end of Chapter XII?
(a) A lake.
(b) A teepee.
(c) A cliff.
(d) A grove of trees.

4. After crossing the river, what was the name of the summit they reached?
(a) Hollows Alley.
(b) Rocky Point.
(c) Echo Cliff.
(d) Ring of Fire.

5. On September 25, what did they camp near?
(a) A stream.
(b) The Colorado.
(c) A well.
(d) Cottwood groves.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the performance by the Indians, what did the young boy ask his mother to do?

2. What is the height of the escarpment?

3. What task did Powell describe in detail in the beginning of Chapter VII?

4. Which mountains extend into Yellowstone Park and are part of the Rocky Mountains?

5. What color were the cliffs Powell explored on May 31st?

(see the answer key)

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