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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. Conway tells a story about a boy that stepped into a ______________ nest.

2. Only through constant focus can one become __________________.

3. What word does Gilbert use to describe Conway's ownership of so many animals?

4. Gilbert refers to Conway as being a type of a(n) ________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happened to cause the relationship to end?

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

8. Describe the scene that opens chapter 9.

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

10. Discuss Conway's first trip on horseback.

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

Gilbert takes great care to present the story with an objective eye whenever possible. Do you think Gilbert's person opinions differ from the text? Explain. Write an essay from Gilbert's point of view on Conway, Turtle Island, the Conway family, Conway's efforts, and personal and professional lives. Is there anything in Gilbert's opinion that may seem inaccurate or biased in some way? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a 1000 word essay on Turtle Island Preserve. Include the site's history and information on Conway but focus mainly on the statistics of the site, the programs offered there, its success rate, etc. What are Conway's goals? Have those goals been changed, met or exceeded? Where do you think Turtle Preserve will be 5 -10 years from now? Explain.

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