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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 inscription did the men find on June 2nd?
(a) Here lies Angel.
(b) Ashley.
(c) Bethany.
(d) Danger ahead.

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

3. What is the cause of the cliffs in the Terrace Plateaus?
(a) A volcano.
(b) Erosion.
(c) Faults.
(d) A glacier.

4. Powell compared the Terrace Plateaus to what?
(a) A wooden roller coaster.
(b) Tall buildings.
(c) A pair of shoes.
(d) Steps in a staircase.

5. Where did the men stop in Chapter VI?
(a) Mosquito Alley.
(b) Ladybug Gorge.
(c) Swallow Canyon.
(d) Beehive Point.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Wind River, the Green River and the Gros Ventre River begin?

2. Who made shelters of boughs and bark?

3. What did the men do at night on June 8th?

4. Fill in the following from Chapter II: "The Navajos are ____________ in this country."

5. When Powell began his journey down the Colorado, how many boats did he have?

(see the answer key)

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