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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. Which of the following is not part of the American man's unusual attire?
(a) Leather clothing.
(b) Whip.
(c) Large boots.
(d) Spurs.

2. Conway hiked mountains in which country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Canada.
(d) Tibet.

3. The route stretches between which two states?
(a) New York and Texas.
(b) Maine and Georgia.
(c) Washington and California.
(d) Kansas and Utah.

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

5. Gilbert comments on which famous treaty?
(a) Treaty of London.
(b) Treaty of Paris.
(c) Marshall Plan.
(d) Declaration of Independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilbert recounts one of Conway's lectures given to a room full of people that looked and acted like _______________.

2. What was the name of the English writer fascinated by the American man?

3. Conway feels it is his destiny to save which of the following?

4. Unlike American men, European men tend to be more ___________________.

5. Conway applied for a job as which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is meant by the concept of America as a utopia?

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

3. Discuss the pros and cons of Conway's blossoming celebrity.

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

5. What does Gilbert say about Conway's journey to find the primitive people in Guatemala? How did Conway find the people?

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

7. Why did visitors find the American man to be so fascinating?

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

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

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

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