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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 festival is attended by Conway and Gilbert?

2. Conway shocked students when he claimed never to use which of the following?

3. Which of the following was not mentioned as something that had been damaged by the storm?

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

5. Which of the following was not served at the dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the relationship between Conway and Ashley.

2. Describe the scene that opens chapter 9.

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

4. Why does Conway become disenchanted with his work at Turtle Island?

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

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

7. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Donna and Patience both noted that as Conway got older he began to exhibit more and more behaviors he despised in his father. What were the behaviors? Were the behaviors negative or were they displeasing to Conway alone? How would you feel about those behaviors? Which, if any, would bother you the most? What were the main complaints of Donna and Patience? How do you think Conway would have reacted if the women had pointed out Conway's actions? Do you think he would recognize those attitudes and actions or would he, as Patience said, be ready to put a gun to his head? Do you think it is common for children to grow up to exhibit the same behaviors as their children even if the children hated the attitudes and actions of the parents? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Choose at least two other inspirational speakers and/or activists. Compare and contrast them with Conway. What are the major differences? What are the most obvious similarities? What are the main messages? Which is the most effective? Are the messages legitimate? How can you tell? Which do you find the most motivational and inspirational? How do you feel after learning about the message? Explain.

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