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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. What type of environment characterizes the Kaibab Plateau?
(a) Grasslands.
(b) Farmland.
(c) Deserts.
(d) Forests.

2. How long had it been since the last expedition when Chapter XII begins?
(a) Eighteen years.
(b) One year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

3. What happened to the three men that left the first expedition early?
(a) They made it to the Mormon village.
(b) They became rich after selling their story to the press.
(c) They return with Powell to try again.
(d) They were killed by Indians.

4. What is "The Butte of the Cross" named after?
(a) A place where two rivers cross.
(b) A rock where the crew prays.
(c) A butte in the shape of a cross.
(d) A butte with trees on it.

5. What did Powell discover about estimating slope while in camp on May 31st?
(a) The slope of a mountain must be seen in profile.
(b) The rise of a mountain must be seen from the north.
(c) The height of a mountain must be seen from a distance.
(d) The topograpy of a plateau is denser than a mesa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which border of the Plateau Province is Castle Valley on?

2. What are the skills of the Zuni Indians?

3. What is the river like in the Canyon of Lodore?

4. On the first day of the journey down the Colorado, what did the crew lose?

5. At base camp on September 17th, how did Powell plan on reloading supplies?

(see the answer key)

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