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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. When did Powell first visit the Colorado territory?

2. The Terrace Plateaus are a group of ______.

3. What are the skills of the Zuni Indians?

4. Where is the source of the Gila River?

5. Which boat got into a dangerous situation in the Canyon of Lodore?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the rivers that feed the Colorado River.

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

3. What is the Tewan Plateau?

4. What is important about Fremont's Peak?

5. What were the names of the boats in Powell's journey?

6. Describe Glen Canyon.

7. What are the buttes of the Colorado River Valley?

8. What is the Mogollon Escarpment?

9. What did Powell begin his journey down the Colorado with?

10. What Indian tribes inhabited the Terrace Plateaus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John Wesley Powell completed his dangerous explorations, despite his right forearm being amputated after his service in the Civil War. Using Powell as an example, examine how disabilities can be overcome to accomplish worthwhile feats. Are you more impressed with Powell's accomplishments knowing he had a disability?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What genre is this book? What examples from the text support this? Could it be considered any others or more than one?

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