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

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

3. What item of clothing was Powell saved by when climbing cliffs in Chapter VIII?
(a) A hat.
(b) Socks.
(c) A shirt.
(d) Drawers.

4. What was Powell sitting near at the end of Chapter XII?
(a) A grove of trees.
(b) A cliff.
(c) A teepee.
(d) A lake.

5. What were the dwellings of the Ute known as?
(a) Casitas.
(b) Casas.
(c) Teepees.
(d) Rancherias.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeds the Colorado in the high region during the summer months?

2. The Colorado River forms where which two rivers meet?

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

4. What is the park in Chapter VIII named after?

5. How many miles were covered between Green River City and Flaming Gorge?

(see the answer key)

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