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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 date did the men come out of the Grand Canyon?
2. How far away was the Uinta Indian settlement from the river?
3. How many Indians acted as guide for Powell's party in Chapter XII?
4. The crew had an uncomfortable night on July 12th. Why?
5. What was the name of the tower rocks Powell could see while exploring the canyons on September 12?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where did Powell party travel after Tusayan?
2. What were the signals of Indians in the illustrations in Chapter XI?
3. In Chapter XIII, how did Powell plan to get over the river?
4. What evidence of Indians did Powell crew find on the Colorado?
5. Who did they meet at the end of Chapter VIII?
6. How did Powell use Indians in his 1870 explorations?
7. Powell got into a dangerous situation in Chapter VIII. How did Bradley save him?
8. Describe the town of Oraibi.
9. What was the primary driving factor in determining length, direction, and location of Powell's second trip exploring the Colorado Valley?
10. Describe the features of Glen Canyon.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Powell is noted as the first explorer to go down the Grand Canyon. However, Powell met many Indian tribes who helped him navigate the Colorado River and its canyons. In an essay, analyze the assumption of the American white explorers that they were the first to "discover" parts of the West.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze Powell's leadership qualities as they relate to his exploration of the Colorado River. What qualified him as a leader? Was he a good leader? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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