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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIII, Over the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which border of the Plateau Province is Castle Valley on?
(a) Western.
(b) Southern.
(c) Northern.
(d) Eastern.

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

3. What date is it at the end of Chapter X?
(a) August 5.
(b) August 30.
(c) August 12.
(d) July 30.

4. Who replenished the remaining men's supplies after Grand Wash?
(a) No one. They are close to running out.
(b) Mormons.
(c) Drifters.
(d) Indians.

5. What name was given to the dangerous part of the Canyon of Lodore where the tools were almost lost?
(a) Point of no return.
(b) Rapids of revenge.
(c) Disaster Falls.
(d) Powell's pocket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Basin Range Province Waters flow?

2. Who went to retrieve the lost items in the Canyon of Lodore?

3. Who explored the Kaibab Plateau with Powell?

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

5. Why did the crew stop for a day on July 18th?

(see the answer key)

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