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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. Why did the crew stop for a day on July 18th?

2. What was the name of the great tower on the cliff after the camp at Rock Spring?

3. On July 26th, Powell climbed a canyon and reached pinion pines. What did he collect?

4. How long had it been since the last expedition when Chapter XII begins?

5. What performance occurred at Walpi?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What made the crew sick at the beginning of Chapter IX?

3. After the crew left the Canyon of Desolation, what were the names of the features of the river in Chapter IX?

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

5. Describe the rain ceremony Powell observed.

6. Describe the features of Glen Canyon.

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

8. Describe the town of Oraibi.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze Powell's motivation for exploring the Colorado River. Was it economic? Political? Social? Essentially, why did Powell want to explore the Colorado? Use examples from the text to support your 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

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?

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