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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. How did Powell signal to others that he was ready to be picked up in the boat?
(a) Fired his gun.
(b) Yelled loudly.
(c) Gave a smoke signal.
(d) Sent a flare.

2. What date did the men come out of the Grand Canyon?
(a) August 20.
(b) August 26.
(c) September 1.
(d) August 29.

3. The Grand River flows through what kind of terrain?
(a) Meadows and rock formations.
(b) Petroglyphs on cliffs.
(c) Volcanic caves.
(d) Stone dwellings.

4. Which is the thickest layer in the Grand Canyon?
(a) Tower limestone.
(b) Alcove sandstone.
(c) Red wall limestone.
(d) Black gneiss.

5. Fill in the following from Chapter II: "The Navajos are ____________ in this country."
(a) Natives.
(b) Intruders.
(c) Citizens.
(d) Visitors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which boat took on water during the dangerous rapids on August 14th?

2. Where must the party reach, after setting out on October 29?

3. What caused anxiety for Powell's party after "Vermilion Cliffs?"

4. What did Powell find in the Indian dwellings?

5. Where did the Apache and Navajo Indian tribes live?

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