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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 is known for having a strong ______________.
(a) Back.
(b) Dogma.
(c) Heart.
(d) Character.

2. What name is used to describe a type of valley in the Appalachian Mountains?
(a) Pit.
(b) Gully.
(c) Holler.
(d) Chasm.

3. What was the name of the parcel of land?
(a) Winfield Plain.
(b) Boone Gulch.
(c) Cabell Gregg.
(d) Blue Ridge Parkway.

4. The author writes about Judson's strange riding wardrobe including which of the following?
(a) Shawl.
(b) Tights.
(c) Slippers.
(d) Bonnet.

5. What is the name of Conway and Valarie's mutual friend?
(a) Henry.
(b) Harry.
(c) Hank.
(d) Herb.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Conway struggle to gain a particular piece of land vital to the success of Turtle Island?

2. Chapter 6 begins in which year?

3. Which of the following was a skill not taught by Conway's mother?

4. Which of the following was not something taught to Conway while he lived outside the country?

5. How old was Conway when Donna made it clear that she wanted to get married?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What activities did Conway take part in before and during his college career?

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

4. Gilbert compares Conway to Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. What is the comparison?

5. How old was Conway when he set out on his own for the first time?

6. What were Mrs. Conway's thoughts about the children playing in the woods?

7. Discuss Conway's foray into life as a naturalist. How did Conway learn the necessary skills?

8. Gilbert discusses the history of the American frontier. Examine at least two of the most important items discussed by Gilbert.

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

10. Who is Isabella Bird? Why was she fascinated by the stereotypical American man?

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