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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XV, The Grand Canyon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which boat got into a dangerous situation in the Canyon of Lodore?
(a) "Lucky duck."
(b) "Stampede how."
(c) "Emma Briggs."
(d) "No Name."

2. What did the crew do while stopped on July 18th?
(a) Talked with an Indian chief.
(b) Played cards.
(c) Explored the numerous side canyons.
(d) Hunted and fished.

3. What did the crew find at the mouth of the San Rafael?
(a) Ashes.
(b) Arrowheads.
(c) Baskets.
(d) Pottery.

4. On July 24th, the crew descended rapids. How far did they go in one day?
(a) 3/4 of a mile.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) 5 miles.

5. What does the Uinta Valley contain?
(a) Ruins of Indian civilizations.
(b) Volcanic lava.
(c) Grasslands.
(d) Wild game.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the performance by the Indians, what did the young boy ask his mother to do?

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

3. Which mountains cannot be seen from Mount Dawes?

4. Which is the correct order of the layers of the Grand Canyon from top to bottom?

5. What town was Powell repulsed with?

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