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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. What canyon after Flaming Gorge is named for its unique shape?
(a) Horseshoe Canyon.
(b) Whirlwind Canyon.
(c) Diamond Canyon.
(d) Boomerang Canyon.

2. What did Powell find at Bright Angel River?
(a) An Indian settlement.
(b) A new barometer.
(c) A garden.
(d) Stone houses.

3. Where do the Basin Range Province Waters flow?
(a) Salt Lakes.
(b) Yellowstone Park.
(c) The Colorado River
(d) The Uinta River.

4. What was the name of the pioneer boat?
(a) "Emma Dean."
(b) Beth Riley."
(c) "Emily Jim."
(d) "Mary Joe."

5. Who did Powell visit at the Uinta settlement?
(a) Dhudit.
(b) Tsauwiat.
(c) Shoshone.
(d) Brujhue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What created the canyons of the Grand Canyon?

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

3. What is the height of the escarpment?

4. Why were so many gathered at the Fort on October 30?

5. Which part of the Colorado River is the desert portion?

(see the answer key)

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