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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. Who explored the Kaibab Plateau with Powell?
(a) No one.
(b) Mr. Graves.
(c) Captain Bishop.
(d) Mr. Hamblin.

2. How far away was the Uinta Indian settlement from the river?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 5 miles.
(c) 40 miles.
(d) 3 miles.

3. What is the height of the escarpment?
(a) 100 feet.
(b) 2,000 feet.
(c) 5,000 feet.
(d) 4,000 feet.

4. What were the women doing that Powell's party came across on the way to the Grand Canyon?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Gathering berries.
(c) Praying.
(d) Harvesting seeds.

5. What birds were found in a canyon after Brown's Park?
(a) Swallows.
(b) Vultures.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Crows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is "The Chasm of Colorado" located?

2. In the Mormon town of Schunesburg, what did Powell and his party feast on?

3. Which of Powell's men decided to not continue on the journey at the end of Chapter VIII?

4. What did the men do at night on June 8th?

5. According to Powell, why is the Grand Canyon more impressive than Yosemite?

(see the answer key)

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