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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, From Flaming Gorge To The Gate Of Lodore.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles were covered between Green River City and Flaming Gorge?
(a) 76.
(b) 34.
(c) 45.
(d) 62.

2. What color rock is unique to the Plateau Province?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Black.

3. What caused dangerous conditions in Flaming Gorge?
(a) Indian tribes.
(b) Wild bears.
(c) Rapids.
(d) Stormy weather.

4. Besides Powell, how many men went on the journey down the Colorado?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

5. Describe the mood of the men on the morning of May 30th.
(a) Somber.
(b) Excited.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Jubilous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the height of the escarpment?

2. Where did the men stop in Chapter VI?

3. What kind of vegetation did the men explore on June 3rd?

4. Who made shelters of boughs and bark?

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

(see the answer key)

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