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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. The Colorado River forms where which two rivers meet?
(a) The Glenn Canyon and the Hoover.
(b) The Gila and the Gold.
(c) The San Juan and the Gunnison.
(d) The Grand and the Green.

2. Which boat was lost for a short time in the rapids near the end of the Canyon of Lodore?
(a) "Maid of the Canyon."
(b) "No Name."
(c) "Kitty Clyde's Sister."
(d) "Emma Dean."

3. What is the cause of the north-south lines in between the cliffs and plateaus in Chapter IV?
(a) A glacier.
(b) Erosion.
(c) A volcano.
(d) Faults.

4. Why did the crew stop for a day on July 18th?
(a) To wait for the rapids to settle.
(b) To wait for an Indian tribe.
(c) To repair boats and equipment.
(d) To repair Powell's broken leg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many miles long is the Colorado River?

2. On July 24th, the crew descended rapids. How far did they go in one day?

3. What kind of homes did the Tewan Indians build?

4. How long is the Canyon of Lodore?

5. What kind of geographical feature is the Tavaputs?

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