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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 did the crew do while stopped on July 18th?

2. How high are the highest walls of Stillwater Canyon?

3. What happened to the three men that left the first expedition early?

4. In Chapter XIV, there were two pictures of a dancer holding up a great plumed arrow. In the second picture, what did he do with the arrow?

5. In the performance by the Indians, what did the young boy ask his mother to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the primary driving factor in determining length, direction, and location of Powell's second trip exploring the Colorado Valley?

2. What form of government did the Zuni have?

3. Describe the town of Zuni.

4. At the end of Chapter VIII, which member of Powell's party decided not to continue on the journey?

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

6. What did the men find on July 29th?

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

8. In Chapter XIII, how did Powell plan to get over the river?

9. What marked the end of the exploration of the Colorado River Valley?

10. Describe the features of Glen Canyon.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Powell described several Indian tribes that he came across. Choose one of these and write an essay following the GRAPES format about the tribe (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure).

Essay Topic 2

In the introduction, when describing Powell's book, the narrator states, "As a scientific report, it has its weaknesses." In an essay, agree or disagree with this statement. Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Powell's legacy. What is the lasting impact of Powell's expedition and book?

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