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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the group cross the dangerous rapids on August 14th?
(a) They made a portage.
(b) They tied the boats together.
(c) They rode through.
(d) They rowed around them.

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

3. How long did the group spend at Tusayan?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) One week.

4. How many Indians acted as guide for Powell's party in Chapter XII?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Ten.

5. On September 25, what did they camp near?
(a) A stream.
(b) A well.
(c) Cottwood groves.
(d) The Colorado.

6. How long is Stillwater Canyon?
(a) 50 miles.
(b) 37.25 miles.
(c) 42.75 miles.
(d) 48 miles.

7. Who lead the cult societies within clans?
(a) Sorcerers.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Shamans.

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

9. Which of the following was not an Indian village the group visited?
(a) Shumopav.
(b) Shupanlovi.
(c) Mashongnavi.
(d) Shoshone.

10. How old was the Indian Powell met in Chapter VIII?
(a) Nearly 80.
(b) Almost 90.
(c) Over 100.
(d) About 50.

11. What was the weather like when the men camped on a shelf in Chapter XI?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Hot.
(c) Cold.
(d) Raining.

12. Which boat took on water during the dangerous rapids on August 14th?
(a) "Kitty Clyde's Sister."
(b) "Emma Dean."
(c) "Non Name."
(d) "Maid of the Canyon."

13. In the pictures in Chapter XIV, what were women doing?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Painting.
(c) Birthing.
(d) Weaving and spinning.

14. Where must the party reach, after setting out on October 29?
(a) Fort Defiance.
(b) Fort Rebellion.
(c) Fort Opposition.
(d) Fort Challenge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the ruler of the clan Powell visited in Chapter XIV?

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

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

4. How did Powell describe their second guide on September 17th?

5. On July 18th, how long did Powell estimate their rations will last?

(see the answer keys)

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