View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the pinion pines that Powell reached, what difficulty did he face?

2. When was the party ready to cross the river by boat?

3. Who lead the cult societies within clans?

4. When Powell and his party left on October 28, where were they headed?

5. What town was Powell repulsed with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What evidence of Indians did Powell crew find on the Colorado?

2. Why did Powell not include a vivid description of the Grand Canyon in Chapter XIII?

3. Describe the rain ceremony Powell observed.

4. What did Powell do while out exploring when he saw a storm coming from the south?

5. What items were lost in the wreck on July 11th?

6. Describe the trip through the Canyon of Desolation.

7. In Chapter XI, the boats were able to travel faster. Why?

8. Who did they meet at the end of Chapter VIII?

9. How was the second expedition different from the first?

10. How many men continued on after September 1st? What did the others do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter XII, Powell learned of the importance of the oral tradition among Indians. The stories were usually told by some old man with the help of others, making it more of a theatrical performance. Powell wrote about one of these stories, The So'kus Wai'unats. In an essay, analyze this story and the importance of the oral tradition among Indian people.

Essay Topic 2

Along the first trip down the Colorado, three men decide to leave Powell's party. In an essay, examine this scene and analyze the decisions made to stay or leave. What factors played a role in the decision making process? Do you agree with the decision?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the historical context Powell's expeditions were in. Consider the following areas: social, political, economic, culture, and religious. How did these impact Powell's mission?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 661 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample