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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X, From the Junction of the rand and Greento the Mounth of the Little Colorado.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did "Emma Dean" lose on July 11th?
(a) Rations.
(b) Oars.
(c) Food.
(d) Guns.

2. What task did Powell describe in detail in the beginning of Chapter VII?
(a) Navigating rapids and falls.
(b) Setting up camp.
(c) Skinning a bear.
(d) Starting a fire.

3. Who camped at the same location in the Canyon of Ladore where Powell's group was at?
(a) Beth's party.
(b) Emma's party.
(c) Nicole's party.
(d) Ashley's party.

4. The Grand River flows through what kind of terrain?
(a) Volcanic caves.
(b) Petroglyphs on cliffs.
(c) Stone dwellings.
(d) Meadows and rock formations.

5. Which mountains extend into Yellowstone Park and are part of the Rocky Mountains?
(a) Lonely Mountain.
(b) Wind River Mountains.
(c) The Black Mountains.
(d) The Painted Hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What divides the Plateau Province?

2. Which boat was lost for a short time in the rapids near the end of the Canyon of Lodore?

3. What was the name of the barren and lonely canyon the men reach on July 8th?

4. Who made shelters of boughs and bark?

5. What did the crew find at the mouth of the San Rafael?

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