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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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. Besides Powell, how many men went on the journey down the Colorado?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

3. The Colorado River forms a natural boundary between which two states?
(a) Califonria and Nevada.
(b) California and Arizona.
(c) Nevada and Utah.
(d) Utah and Arizona.

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

5. Why did the men stop on May 25th?
(a) To test out the sexton.
(b) To repair one of the boats.
(c) To hunt sheep.
(d) To wash clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color were the cliffs Powell explored on May 31st?

2. What is the name of the highest of the volcanic mountains in Arizona?

3. Which reptile was worshiped as a deity in Chapter III?

4. How many people could the dwellings of the Ute accommodate?

5. What inscription did the men find on June 2nd?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the group proceed when there were rapids?

2. Describe the wreck at Disaster Falls.

3. What plateaus represent the boundary of the Plateau Province?

4. What are the mesas of the Colorado River Valley?

5. What Indian tribes inhabited the Terrace Plateaus?

6. What happened at camp on June 16th, resulting in the moving of camp down shore and the loss of several items?

7. Describe the Plateau Province.

8. Describe Glen Canyon.

9. Describe the rivers that feed the Colorado River.

10. What is meant by the Indian saying "Water heap catch 'em," in Chapter VI?

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