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

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the book?

3. Gilbert was stunned to see Conway sharing his life stories with which dangerous group?

4. When Conway was not at school he spent his time acting as which of the following _________________.

5. How many miles did Conway hike?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What influence did Karen Conway have over the reconciliation of Little Eustace and Big Eustace?

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

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

8. What were Mrs. Conway's thoughts about the children playing in the woods?

9. Describe Karen Conway's childhood.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gilbert says that Conway has never been able to succeed at love or to realize his dream of having 13 children, mostly due to his way of life and attitudes. Compare and contrast Donna, Patience and Ashley. How did the women fit into Conway's life? What caused the end of the relationship? What were the women's opinions at the end?

Essay Topic 2

Although the Conways were extremely upset, Camp Sequoyah was effectively abandoned after Chief Johnson died. Do you think the same thing will happen to Turtle Island? Who might take over after Conway dies? Do you think Conway would ever retire? If Conway was to hand over the preserve to another person, who would it be? Does Gilbert have any affiliation with Turtle Island or Conway? If no one person can or will take over Turtle Island, what might happen to it? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Turtle Island Preserve is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The Great Smoky Mountains are nearby to the west. Compare and contrast the two mountain ranges. Select a mountain range close to you to add to the comparison. If there are no mountains nearby, compare the two mountain ranges with the Appalachian Mountains.

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