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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. Many are shocked that Mrs. Conway would allow her children to play in or near _______________.
(a) Water.
(b) The woods.
(c) Sandpits.
(d) Fire.

2. How long did Conway struggle to gain a particular piece of land vital to the success of Turtle Island?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

3. In what type of dwelling did Conway live?
(a) Hut.
(b) Teepee.
(c) Apartment.
(d) House.

4. How old was Mrs. Conway when she took the silver flute passage?
(a) 22.
(b) 21.
(c) 14.
(d) 19.

5. Which of the following was a skill not taught by Conway's mother?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Stalking a deer.
(c) Weaving.
(d) Locating clay.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Conway want to meet so much that he would leave the country for a time?

3. Gilbert's actions are compared to which president?

4. Conway lived with which tribe in Mexico?

5. The author writes about Judson's strange riding wardrobe including which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What caused the relationship between Little Eustace and Big Eustace to be healed, even if only marginally?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Eustace Conway has become famous for what activities?

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