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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. Which of the following was not immediately noticeable when Conway approached the town?

2. One way in which Turtle Island makes money is by offering _______________.

3. Gilbert refers to Conway as being a type of a(n) ________________.

4. Dave refers to his time at Turtle Island as being __________________.

5. What follows mindfulness as day follows night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Conway become disenchanted with his work at Turtle Island?

2. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

3. What did Conway notice when he took in some young boys that had no real direction?

4. Conway thought he had finally found the woman of his dreams in Patience. Who was Patience?

5. Explain the relationship between Conway and Ashley.

6. What was the overall accomplishment of the Long Riders?

7. Discuss Conway's first trip on horseback.

8. How does Gilbert describe the evolution of man's progress on the continent?

9. Discuss the formation of the Long Riders. Where did the group go?

10. What is Conway's advice in regards to using one's senses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Turtle Island Preserve is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains are nearby to the west. Compare and contrast the two mountain ranges. Select a mountain range close to you to add to the comparison. If there are no mountains nearby, compare the two mountain ranges with the Appalachian Mountains.

Essay Topic 2

Write a full biography on Eustace Conway. How would you describe his relationships with his parents, Judson, and his friends? Discuss Conway's academic career, love of nature, and business ventures. Learn about Conway today and how things may have changed.

Essay Topic 3

Gilbert takes great care to present the story with an objective eye whenever possible. Do you think Gilbert's person opinions differ from the text? Explain. Write an essay from Gilbert's point of view on Conway, Turtle Island, the Conway family, Conway's efforts, and personal and professional lives. Is there anything in Gilbert's opinion that may seem inaccurate or biased in some way? Explain.

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