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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. What color were the cliffs Powell explored on May 31st?
2. Some of the rock displacements in Chapter IV are flexures instead of ______.
3. What is the cause of the cliffs in the Terrace Plateaus?
4. Who made shelters of boughs and bark?
5. What were the dwellings of the Ute known as?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is meant by the Indian saying "Water heap catch 'em," in Chapter VI?
2. What did Powell begin his journey down the Colorado with?
3. What plateaus represent the boundary of the Plateau Province?
4. What is important about Fremont's Peak?
5. Describe the Plateau Province.
6. Which Native American tribes lived in the Colorado River Valley?
7. Powell took ten men with him on the expedition down the Colorado. Describe one of these men.
8. Describe the rivers that feed the Colorado River.
9. Describe the high region of the Colorado River Valley.
10. How did the party get through difficult falls?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
As an explorer, Powell and his team ventured into unknown territory, not knowing what they would find, how they would survive, how long they would be gone, or how long their supplies would last. They were faced daily with obstacles requiring acts of bravery. In an essay, examine the motif of bravery in The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons.
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
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?
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