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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 was the name of Conway's first horse?

2. How many mentors did Conway have when it came to the horses?

3. What was the name of the woman that accompanied the Conways on the cross country trip?

4. Which of the following was not immediately noticeable when Conway approached the town?

5. How old was Reckford when he was interviewed by Gilbert?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which author is quoted in the book regarding Conway's belief that men must always move forward?

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

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

4. Examine the concept and rules of Camp Sequoyah.

5. Explain the relationship between Conway and Ashley.

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

7. Describe the scene that opens chapter 9.

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

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

10. What did Conway notice when he took in some young boys that had no real direction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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