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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 horse did Conway borrow from a neighbor?

2. Conway questions if he might be ___________ when it comes to contracts.

3. It is important to ask which type of questions throughout your life?

4. How many of the people only finished out part of their terms in the program?

5. Dave spent a day watching Conway build a ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the overall accomplishment of the Long Riders?

2. Who was Chief Johnson? Why was he important to the Conway family?

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

4. Examine the concept and rules of Camp Sequoyah.

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

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

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

8. Discuss the family life of the Chief.

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

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

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

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?

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