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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 one of the animals acquired on the cross country trip?
2. Conway believes that man's connection to nature has _________________.
3. Which of the following does not describe Conway?
4. What was the name of the English writer fascinated by the American man?
5. Conway eventually set a world record for which of the following activities?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Gilbert's thoughts on the "American man?" How is this character typically viewed?
2. Discuss the juxtaposition of Conway's appearance and lifestyle.
3. What is meant by the concept of America as a utopia?
4. What were Mrs. Conway's thoughts about the children playing in the woods?
5. What behaviors did Conway exhibit that most concerned Donna?
6. What about Conway's childhood might shock most modern parents?
7. What was surprising about Conway's childhood? What were his hobbies?
8. Where was Conway born and raised? In what kind of atmosphere did Conway live?
9. Why did visitors find the American man to be so fascinating?
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
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
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 3
Donna and Patience both noted that as Conway got older he began to exhibit more and more behaviors he despised in his father. What were the behaviors? Were the behaviors negative or were they displeasing to Conway alone? How would you feel about those behaviors? Which, if any, would bother you the most? What were the main complaints of Donna and Patience? How do you think Conway would have reacted if the women had pointed out Conway's actions? Do you think he would recognize those attitudes and actions or would he, as Patience said, be ready to put a gun to his head? Do you think it is common for children to grow up to exhibit the same behaviors as their children even if the children hated the attitudes and actions of the parents? Explain.
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