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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. What word is used to describe Conway's movements while performing manual labor?
(a) Economical.
(b) Fluid.
(c) Efficient.
(d) Overblown.

2. What type of structure did the boys enter?
(a) Cave.
(b) Dam.
(c) Lair.
(d) Den.

3. What was the last name of the mentor?
(a) Martinez.
(b) Raoul.
(c) Mancini.
(d) Ruhl.

4. Conway tells a story about a boy that stepped into a ______________ nest.
(a) Snake.
(b) Rat.
(c) Hornet.
(d) Yellow jacket.

5. Conway compared his first horse to which of the following?
(a) Bulldozer.
(b) Tricycle.
(c) Tank.
(d) Motorcycle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for someone's religious beliefs?

2. What does Conway refer to as being a "newborn piece of fire?"

3. What did Reckford suffer from while at Turtle Island?

4. How old was Reckford when he was interviewed by Gilbert?

5. Conway believes it is important to know what _____________ smells do to your senses.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Examine the concept and rules of Camp Sequoyah.

3. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

4. Describe the scene that opens chapter 9.

5. Which author is quoted in the book regarding Conway's belief that men must always move forward?

6. Discuss Conway's first trip on horseback.

7. Discuss the story of Dave Reckford. What was Conway's advice to Reckford?

8. How did the sons fare in their adult lives? What was their reaction to their inheritance?

9. What was the reason behind denying Karen the opportunity to take over for her father?

10. Who was Hobo? What was his importance in Conway's life? What tragedy took place to end the relationship?

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