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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. Dave was putting in _____ hours per day at the preserve.

2. What type of program did Conway start?

3. What was the name of Conway's first horse?

4. Conway wanted a horse that could be compared to which of the following?

5. Conway's philosophy is based on which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Discuss Conway's first trip on horseback.

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

6. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

7. What is one of Conway's ultimate goals?

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

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

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

Write a biography on Elizabeth Gilbert. Include her childhood, work with nature, activism, relationship to Turtle Island, and her professional career.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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