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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. What adjective is used to describe Karen Conway?

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

3. Chapter 6 begins in which year?

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

5. Conway compares which of the following to brilliant music?

Short Essay Questions

1. How old was Conway when he set out on his own for the first time?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happened to Conway's relationship with Donna at this time?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay from the point of view of Karen Johnson Conway regarding the situation at Camp Sequoyah. How do you think Karen felt about the camp? What were the opinions of Big Eustace and Little Eustace? What were the issues surrounding the ownership and operation of the camp after the Chief died? Who was most interested in running it? What were Karen's opinions toward her brothers at this time? Why was the ownership/operation of the camp in question? How did Karen feel when it became obvious that she would never run the camp? What was the reason behind the decision? What did Karen believe was the real reason? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Learn about anthropology. Conway took anthropology as one of his majors in college. Discuss anthropology. What is the science, its purpose and goals? Why was Conway interested in it? What may have influenced his decision? How could a degree in anthropology influence Conway's life? How does it relate to activism? How does it relate to Turtle Island?

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