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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII, The Canyon of Lodore.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What color were the cliffs Powell explored on May 31st?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Gray.

5. Which Indian tribes inhabited the area from Fremont's Peak to the UIinta Mountains?
(a) Apache.
(b) Ute.
(c) Navajo.
(d) Shoshonean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the men find near Henry's Fork?

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

3. Where is the source of the Gila River?

4. Fill in the following: ______ Half Mile.

5. What did Powell find in the Indian dwellings?

(see the answer key)

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