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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not among the items Conway gifted to Valarie?

2. Which personality characteristic often came between Conway and Donna?

3. It was also around this time that Conway began to do what?

4. In what type of dwelling did Conway live?

5. Conway found it necessary to approach Big Eustace when he was in need of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What one thing stood in the way of the realization of Conway's vision? How did Conway solve the problem?

2. Eustace Conway has become famous for what activities?

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

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

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

6. Discuss the purchase of the first parcel of land for Turtle Island Preserve and Conway's plans for it.

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

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

9. Gilbert states that Conway's childhood gave him the courage and ambition to take on which activities?

10. What type of travel was Conway involved in while in school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose at least two other inspirational speakers and/or activists. Compare and contrast them with Conway. What are the major differences? What are the most obvious similarities? What are the main messages? Which is the most effective? Are the messages legitimate? How can you tell? Which do you find the most motivational and inspirational? How do you feel after learning about the message? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Conway have such a difficult time keeping staff at Turtle Island preserve? Do you agree that the staff issue would have been much better if the workers were less focused on their own feelings and needs? How did Conway react when he discovered that the staff had let Turtle Preserve become shabby and uncared for while he was away? How did he deal with the staff? What could be done? What did Conway do? What would you do under the same circumstances? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

It is clear that Conway has a deep love of nature and its preservation. There is a sense of wildness in nature that eludes some civilized aspect of man. Write a 1000 word essay on the lack of "civilized" behavior in the wilderness and how one may adapt. Discuss how the lack of human contact has affected Conway. Why do you think Conway prefers nature to city life? What were the first signs of Conway's preferences? How did Conway's parents react to their son's needs and ambitions? Also examine how you would react if you lived for a week or a month in Conway's shoes.

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