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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. Whose lodge could Bradley and Powell see from their explorations on May 29th?

2. Which mountains extend into Yellowstone Park and are part of the Rocky Mountains?

3. Where did the Apache and Navajo Indian tribes live?

4. What does the Uinta Valley contain?

5. Where did the men stop in Chapter VI?

Short Essay Questions

1. What Indian tribes inhabited the Terrace Plateaus?

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

3. Describe the Pink and Gray Cliffs.

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

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

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

7. Why do you think they named one area Beehive Point?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Powell went into extensive detail describing the Grand Canyon. In an essay, describe the Grand Canyon, including the geology, overall impression, and Powell's opinion.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

From what point of view is the book told? What advantages and disadvantages does this point of view provide? How might the book be different if told from an alternate point of view?

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