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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Conway buy the horse he would take cross country?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1994.
(d) 1987.

2. What did Reckford suffer from while at Turtle Island?
(a) Sprained shoulder.
(b) Homesickness.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Flu.

3. What type of horse did Conway borrow from a neighbor?
(a) Percheron.
(b) Appaloosa.
(c) Quarterhorse.
(d) Arabian.

4. Conway was concerned about how his horse might react when he saw the ____________.
(a) Canyon.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Fire.
(d) Coyote.

5. Conway believes it is important to know what _____________ smells do to your senses.
(a) Animal.
(b) Chemical.
(c) Decay.
(d) Floral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective can be used to describe the pace of the work day at Turtle Island?

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

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

4. Reckford decided to follow his calling to become a _______________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Gilbert consider it odd that Conway owned ten horses on such a small parcel of land?

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

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

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

6. Conway makes reference to Walt Whitman regarding nature. What is the quote and what does it mean?

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

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

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

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

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