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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 lived with which tribe in Mexico?
(a) Pueblo.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Catawba.
(d) Navajo.

2. What is Susan's last name?
(a) Van Pelt.
(b) Orsulak.
(c) Klimkowski.
(d) Swartzkov.

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

4. Conway compares which of the following to brilliant music?
(a) Falling icicles.
(b) Dialects.
(c) Rushing water.
(d) Chirping birds.

5. Gilbert compares Conway as being as savvy as anyone on/in ____________.
(a) Wall Street.
(b) Television.
(c) Congress.
(d) Environmental Protection Agency.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was quoted as saying that American men work hard and fast?

2. What was the name of the professor that was impressed by Conway?

3. Chapter 6 begins in which year?

4. How long did Conway stay?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where was Conway born and raised? In what kind of atmosphere did Conway live?

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

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

6. Eustace Conway has become famous for what activities?

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

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

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

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

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