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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. Conway feels it is his destiny to save which of the following?

2. In which city did the author meet the brothers?

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

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

5. What was the name of Conway's "hillbilly mentor?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Eustace Conway has become famous for what activities?

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

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

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

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

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

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

It is clear that Conway has a deep love of nature and its preservation. There is a sense of wildness in nature that eludes some civilized aspect of man. Write a 1000 word essay on the lack of "civilized" behavior in the wilderness and how one may adapt. Discuss how the lack of human contact has affected Conway. Why do you think Conway prefers nature to city life? What were the first signs of Conway's preferences? How did Conway's parents react to their son's needs and ambitions? Also examine how you would react if you lived for a week or a month in Conway's shoes.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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