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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. How old was Conway when he became a naturalist?

3. The author refers to the American man as being part stereotype, part ______________.

4. Along with being a journalist, it can also be said that Conway was working as a(n) ___________________.

5. Which of the following was a skill not taught by Conway's mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Karen Conway's childhood.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Gilbert say about Conway's journey to find the primitive people in Guatemala? How did Conway find the people?

10. What behaviors did Conway exhibit that most concerned Donna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Camp Sequoyah was an iconic part of the Johnson/Conway family history. Discuss Camp Sequoyah. What was the general public opinion of the camp? Who worked there? What type of person or group attended the camp? How long was the average stay? What was learned/taught at the camp? What were the Chief's rules? Did any of the Johnson or Conway family members ever work there? What was the relationship between Chief Johnson and his children and grandchildren? What was Little Eustace's opinion of his grandfather and the camp? What happened after the Chief died? Who was put in charge of the camp? Does the camp still exist?

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