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

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

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

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

5. Where is the source of the Gila River?
(a) Utah.
(b) Colorado.
(c) Arizona.
(d) New Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the mood of the men on the morning of May 30th.

2. How did Powell know that Indians frequented the place where they slept on June 26th?

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

4. How many people could the dwellings of the Ute accommodate?

5. What is the cause of the cliffs in the Terrace Plateaus?

(see the answer key)

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