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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. The trip took her to remote parts of which state?

2. What was the name of the English writer fascinated by the American man?

3. What is the name of Conway's father?

4. Which of the following was not something taught to Conway while he lived outside the country?

5. What was the name of the parcel of land?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Examine the incident in which Conway impressed Professor Clawson.

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

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

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

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

8. Gilbert discusses the history of the American frontier. Examine at least two of the most important items discussed by Gilbert.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gilbert takes great care to present the story with an objective eye whenever possible. Do you think Gilbert's person opinions differ from the text? Explain. Write an essay from Gilbert's point of view on Conway, Turtle Island, the Conway family, Conway's efforts, and personal and professional lives. Is there anything in Gilbert's opinion that may seem inaccurate or biased in some way? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write a 1000 word essay on Turtle Island Preserve. Include the site's history and information on Conway but focus mainly on the statistics of the site, the programs offered there, its success rate, etc. What are Conway's goals? Have those goals been changed, met or exceeded? Where do you think Turtle Preserve will be 5 -10 years from now? Explain.

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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