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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the group find at Thousand Wells?
(a) Pools of water.
(b) Supplies and provisions.
(c) Woven baskets.
(d) An Indian village.

3. In the Mormon town of Schunesburg, what did Powell and his party feast on?
(a) Venison.
(b) Acorns and tortillas.
(c) Fish and figs.
(d) Melons and grapes.

4. When was the party ready to cross the river by boat?
(a) September 26.
(b) October 4.
(c) Ocotber 8.
(d) October 12.

5. What performance occurred at Walpi?
(a) The great snake dance.
(b) The blind man walking.
(c) The healing of the animals.
(d) The resurrection of the chief.

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

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

8. What was the name of the great tower on the cliff after the camp at Rock Spring?
(a) "The Mittens."
(b) "Navajo Church."
(c) "Sunset Hills."
(d) "Rainbow Bridge."

9. Why were so many gathered at the Fort on October 30?
(a) To trade goods and wares at market.
(b) To escape an impending storm.
(c) To welcome Powell's party.
(d) To receive rations and annuities.

10. What did the men hunt on July 27th?
(a) Elk.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Quail.
(d) Rattlesnake.

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

12. On July 18th, how long did Powell estimate their rations will last?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Four months.

13. Who did Powell visit at the Uinta settlement?
(a) Dhudit.
(b) Shoshone.
(c) Tsauwiat.
(d) Brujhue.

14. The crew had an uncomfortable night on July 12th. Why?
(a) Freezing temperatures.
(b) A sandstorm.
(c) A rainstorm.
(d) Wild animals.

15. What did Powell find at Bright Angel River?
(a) A garden.
(b) An Indian settlement.
(c) Stone houses.
(d) A new barometer.

Short Answer Questions

1. On July 24th, the crew descended rapids. How far did they go in one day?

2. How many men left the expedition while in the Grand Canyon?

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

4. Why might the expedition have to be cut short in Chapter XI?

5. What did "Emma Dean" lose on July 11th?

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