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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XII, The Rio Virgen and theUinkaren Mountains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the Wind River, the Green River and the Gros Ventre River begin?
(a) Roswell Peak.
(b) Fremont Peak.
(c) San Juan Peak.
(d) Los Alimos Peak.

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

3. How high are the highest walls of Stillwater Canyon?
(a) 500 feet.
(b) 3,500 feet.
(c) 1,500 feet.
(d) 1,300 feet.

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

5. What color rock is unique to the Plateau Province?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the mood of the men on the morning of May 30th.

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

3. Which of the following is a feature of the Plateau Province?

4. What was the name of the tower rocks Powell could see while exploring the canyons on September 12?

5. Who did Powell get in a dangerous situation with climbing cliffs in Chapter VIII?

(see the answer key)

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