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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. Before taking the long cross country trip, Conway rode his horse along which coast?

2. On what holiday did Conway meet the family on the coast?

3. What was the name of the horse Conway took on this particular trip?

4. The wife commented that the mule looked as if he had gotten a ___________ education.

5. What was the name of the group?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the sons fare in their adult lives? What was their reaction to their inheritance?

2. Discuss the formation of the Long Riders. Where did the group go?

3. What advice did Gilbert offer to Conway?

4. Examine the concept and rules of Camp Sequoyah.

5. Conway thought he had finally found the woman of his dreams in Patience. Who was Patience?

6. Who was Hobo? What was his importance in Conway's life? What tragedy took place to end the relationship?

7. What was the reason behind denying Karen the opportunity to take over for her father?

8. Discuss the issues that arose between Conway and Ashley. What was Gilbert's advice regarding the relationship?

9. What is Gilbert's observation about Conway's life at Turtle Island and the message he often fails to deliver?

10. What is Conway's advice in regards to using one's senses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Conway openly admits to putting on an act of the wild mountain man to get attention. Do you think this behavior tarnishes Conway's reputation? Explain. Also explain how Conway tends to respond to those people. Write out a scenario in which Conway is confronted, negatively and/or positively regarding his unusual behavior.

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