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

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

3. The route stretches between which two states?

4. How old was Conway when Donna made it clear that she wanted to get married?

5. Which of the following does not describe Conway?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Conway's memories of his first trips into the woods as a child? What did Conway's parents teach him?

2. Who is Isabella Bird? Why was she fascinated by the stereotypical American man?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Gilbert compare the American man to the European man?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the Schiele Museum of Natural History in North Carolina with two other similar museums. Try to choose at least one in your region. Discuss exhibits, education, and other offerings in the museums' various programs.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think people are unable to absorb Conway's message? Do you think that people are too busy or simply aren't interested? What could Conway do to capture the interest of the people who are not typically inclined to think about or try to preserve nature? Write a speech from Conway's point of view geared toward those people who might be hard to convince that nature is vital to our survival.

Essay Topic 3

Write a full biography on Eustace Conway. How would you describe his relationships with his parents, Judson, and his friends? Discuss Conway's academic career, love of nature, and business ventures. Learn about Conway today and how things may have changed.

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