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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 men continued on after September 1?

2. What item of clothing was Powell saved by when climbing cliffs in Chapter VIII?

3. In the Mormon town of Schunesburg, what did Powell and his party feast on?

4. Describe the view of Marble Canyon from Vermillion Cliffs.

5. When was the party ready to cross the river by boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. In mid July, how many months of rations did they have left? Why?

2. What did Powell do while out exploring when he saw a storm coming from the south?

3. Powell got into a dangerous situation in Chapter VIII. How did Bradley save him?

4. How did Powell use Indians in his 1870 explorations?

5. What problems did the group have at Echo Park?

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

7. What form of government did the Zuni have?

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

9. Describe the town of Oraibi.

10. What were the signals of Indians in the illustrations in Chapter XI?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book there are many instances where the group worked together as a team to survive the dangerous rapids. In particular, they worked as a team to get their boats over falls by using lines. Using examples from the text, analyze the importance of teamwork as shown in The Exploration of the of Colorado River and Its Canyons.

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

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).

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