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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Conway attempted to prove to the man that he was some type of ________________.
(a) Celebrity.
(b) Hunter.
(c) Trapper.
(d) Shaman.

2. In what state was Conway born and raised?
(a) North Dakota.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Georgia.

3. Conway eventually set a world record for which of the following activities?
(a) Collecting the most whild animal skins.
(b) Swimming from California to Hawaii.
(c) Scaling Denali alone.
(d) Riding a horse cross country.

4. How many miles did Conway hike?
(a) 2500.
(b) 1500.
(c) 2000.
(d) 1000.

5. Where was Karen Conway raised?
(a) Phoenix.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Asheville.
(d) Salt Lake City.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Gilbert meet the Conways?

2. Conway objected to the idea of marriage due to which factor?

3. What is the name of Conway and Valarie's mutual friend?

4. Conway is compared to which mythological character?

5. Which personality characteristic often came between Conway and Donna?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was surprising about Conway's childhood? What were his hobbies?

2. What are Gilbert's thoughts on the "American man?" How is this character typically viewed?

3. Discuss the juxtaposition of Conway's appearance and lifestyle.

4. What aspect of Turtle Island Preserve was most difficult for Conway?

5. Eustace Conway has become famous for what activities?

6. Examine the incident in which Conway impressed Professor Clawson.

7. What about Conway's childhood might shock most modern parents?

8. Conway had little to no money when he returned to North Carolina. Discuss Conway's plan.

9. What behaviors did Conway exhibit that most concerned Donna?

10. What happened to Conway's relationship with Donna at this time?

(see the answer keys)

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