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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles is it from Flaming Gorge to The Gate of Lodore?

2. What is the cause of the north-south lines in between the cliffs and plateaus in Chapter IV?

3. Which boat was lost for a short time in the rapids near the end of the Canyon of Lodore?

4. The Grand River flows through what kind of terrain?

5. What is found in Walnut Canyon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Glen Canyon.

2. What piece of equipment was lost in the wreck at Disaster Falls and how was it retrieved?

3. Describe the Pink and Gray Cliffs.

4. What is the Mogollon Escarpment?

5. Describe the wreck at Disaster Falls.

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

7. Powell took ten men with him on the expedition down the Colorado. Describe one of these men.

8. Describe the group's first day down the river.

9. What are the north-south lines in between the cliffs and plateaus?

10. Describe the Plateau Province.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The members of of Powell's team showed extraordinary courage on their journey down the Colorado River. They ventured into unknown territory, faced life threatening rapids, and the great unknown. Using examples from the text, analyze the motif of courage as shown in The Exploration of the of Colorado River and Its Canyons.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Powell's leadership qualities as they relate to his exploration of the Colorado River. What qualified him as a leader? Was he a good leader? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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?

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