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

2. What is the Bill Williams River also known as?
(a) The Rio Grande.
(b) The San Juan.
(c) The Rio Virgen.
(d) The Gila River.

3. When Powell began his journey down the Colorado, how long did they bring rations for?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 10 months.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 15 months.

4. The Mogollon Escarpment separates the low desert regions from the ______.
(a) Lower plateau.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Upper plateau.
(d) Northern tributary.

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 task did Powell describe in detail in the beginning of Chapter VII?

2. Which part of the Colorado River is the desert portion?

3. What did the men do around the fire on July 11th?

4. What did the men hunt on July 27th?

5. What was the name of the pioneer boat?

(see the answer key)

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