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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. What type of structure did the boys enter?

2. Conway warns about polluting one's _____________.

3. The group faced what type of storm while riding through Louisiana?

4. Gilbert believes that Conway has a ________ when it comes to the horses.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe a typical day in the lives of the Long Riders.

3. How does Gilbert describe the evolution of man's progress on the continent?

4. Why did Gilbert consider it odd that Conway owned ten horses on such a small parcel of land?

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

6. Examine the concept and rules of Camp Sequoyah.

7. Discuss the story of Dave Reckford. What was Conway's advice to Reckford?

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

9. What happened between Eustace and Judson along the way?

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

Explain in detail what you think may have happened to Conway after "The Last American Man" was published. Check your thoughts against the actual details of Conway's exploits and where he stands today, both personally and professionally. Were your predictions close to the truth? Explain.

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

What is it about Eustace Conway that causes everyone to stop and take notice, from rowdy teenagers to drug dealers? What about Conway's demeanor is different than the demeanor of most people? Why are people typically fascinated by Conway? Explain the relationship between Conway and David Reckford.

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