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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XII, The Rio Virgen and theUinkaren Mountains.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the men find near Henry's Fork?
(a) An impassable sandbar.
(b) A tribe of Indians.
(c) A cache of instruments.
(d) A flock of sheep.

3. Why might the expedition have to be cut short in Chapter XI?
(a) Loneliness of the crew.
(b) Food spoilage.
(c) Illness.
(d) Indian attack.

4. Near the pinion pines that Powell reached, what difficulty did he face?
(a) Attacked by Indians.
(b) A downpour of rain.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) He was temporarily lost.

5. How far away was the Uinta Indian settlement from the river?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 40 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What divides the Plateau Province?

2. When Powell returned to camp on June 20th, what did the men eat for dinner?

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

4. How many men continued on after September 1?

5. What is Sierra Escalante named after?

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